<p>This is an interesting article with reference to study abroad experiences that was in the Sunday, August 12th New York Times <a href="http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/08/12/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/12Rgen.html%5B/url%5D">http://travel.nytimes.com/2007/08/12/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/12Rgen.html</a></p>
<p>tickle me pink-what a great story, of how these experiences abroad touch your soul, and make you and your understanding of another part of the world grow by leaps and bounds. Yes, the return can be difficult. But some of this is in relation to how much you have been broadened by the experience in another culture. Perhaps akin to falling in love? It brings out things you never knew you were capable of, can give an emotional charge to life like nothing else. And the leaving can hurt.</p>