Study shows many students abandon study abroad plans

According to a study by the American platform Via TRM, reported by The PIE News, 45% of students who strongly wanted to study abroad never followed through with the plan. The study analyzed applications from 140,000 students in the United States.

Cost remains the main obstacle

The cost of studying abroad remains the main obstacle, cited by 64% of applicants. At the time of commitment, 40% of students who worried about their budget confirmed their departure, compared to 60% of those who did not have such concerns.

Other factors beyond finances influence decisions

However, financial concerns do not fully explain the issue, as two out of five applications were never sent, and 2,602 students gave up on the idea even though cost was not a deterrent. This raises questions about the complexity of the procedures involved in studying abroad.

Top study abroad destinations in the U.S.

According to the study, the data largely reflect those of the Open Doors program by the Institute of International Education (IIE), which reveals that Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom are the top choices among students. The Open Doors program is the reference statistical report on international university mobility in the United States.

Open Doors measures U.S. university attractiveness

The Open Doors program is conducted annually by the IIE to record the flow of students and researchers arriving and departing from the country. It serves as an official barometer to measure the attractiveness of U.S. universities.

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