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The Perks of Studying Abroad in High School

Watch more and discuss: http://norwalk.itsrelevant.com/conten... Hundreds of thousands of students study abroad each year and a growing number are in high school. "You get to learn a different language, you can make friends, you can just experience something you wouldn't do here because you're taking a risk," said one student. Nineteen-year-old Anthony Garcia studied abroad not once but twice. Most recently he studied for an entire year in South Korea. He's just one of many here in Connecticut taking advantage of these opportunities. "The way that we live is not the way other people live," said Roz McCarthy. Roz McCarthy leads the Center for Global Studies, an international magnet school based out of Norwalk's Brian McMahon High School. Last night, the school hosted an international fair, bringing to light the international camps, study tours and exchange programs available today. "It's really hard to find out. You want to do a program, but you don't know where to start," she said. One program on display is a two week trip to Japan, known as JET-MIP. Students in the program travel to the Tohuku region, an area devastated by the Tsunami. Gwyneth Nicolo is one of thirty-two students who recently returned, and here's why she's telling others to apply. "You meet new people, get new experiences, see the world - not as you heard about them. See if for your own eyes," she said. You can learn more about the Center for Global Studies by going to center global studies dot org. Produced By: Diana Blass