Local Community

Study Abroad directly affects the local TCU community because many TCU students have the opportunity to study abroad. It is an experience that those who are fortunate to have, say last them a lifetime. Before I found sources, I went to the TCU website and watched the testimonials of actual students talk about their experiences and they all said pretty much the same thing. It is something that can be talked about, but in order to really understand, has to be experienced. TCU offers many programs both for a semester and a summer session for every major to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to study abroad. On the other hand, it is also extremely expensive, as everything at TCU seems to be. I think that can discourage a lot of people, but hopefully with my paper's personal anecdotes, it can seem more affordable.
Also, study abroad students are here at TCU. They eat our food, where our clothes, and begin to pick up American slang. They support our local communities and begin to learn the entire American culture. They positively effect our world view while we hopefully boost their view of the United States. This relationship though can be awkward at times because of cultural differences, is one that impacts everyone who has ever been able to meet/talk/ or even simply look at someone foreign. There is a lot to learn on both sides.