“Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends.” – Maya Angelou

 From Kung Fu Panda to Hello Kitty to The Karate Kid, today American children are exposed to images of Asian life and culture from an early age. This reflects our fascination with Asian culture, and might be why you’ve chosen to study abroad in East and Southeast Asia. As you know, Asian culture is rich in history and tradition, and soon, you will experience it in your daily life when you study abroad.