My 14-year-old son wants to study abroad. He may be ready — but I'm not.

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The author's son sitting at the edge of a lake.
The author's son, 14, loves traveling.

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My son couldn't use his phone on a school trip to England. He didn't miss texting or scrolling — he missed taking photos.

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The author's son missed taking photos while on his trip most of all.

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I'm an American who studied abroad at a college in China. My time there inspired the rest of my career.

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Marianna Maddock and her friend sitting at a table in shanghai
The author (right) studied abroad in China in college.

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My son is studying abroad in Spain this year. I'm trying to let go, but it's harder than I expected.

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The author is already grieving her son's absence as he prepares to study abroad.

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I'm an American who studied at universities in China. The Chinese system was cheaper and set me up for success after graduation.

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Catherine Work in china
The author studied at two universities in China.

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I took a gap year to travel the world between high school and college. Time abroad helped me be more prepared for college life.

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Ashleigh N. DeLuca in a truck in Africa during her gap year
The author went to Africa during her gap year.

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I moved to Italy after studying abroad there. I was shocked by the low salaries, but I don't think I'll ever move back to the US.

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Kaitlin Landolfa moved to Florence, Italy, after studying abroad there.

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The new reality of study abroad: Higher costs, more politics, fewer Aperol spritzes

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I studied abroad in London to meet new people. I fell in love with my own company instead.

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Chloe Langerman

My daughter is studying abroad in Italy this semester. I didn't expect to be this panicked about the distance.

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Cheryl Maguire's daughter at the airport heading to Rome
The author's daughter is studying abroad in Rome.

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