In the United States, the number of college students studying abroad has increased significantly. According to Rooney (4), 154,168 American college students studied abroad from 2000 to 2001, compared to 48,483 students from 1985 to 1986. Universities have responded to the changing interests of their students and the increasingly global nature of their curricula establishing programs in countries that did not attract as much interest a generation ago (Rooney 2). Ten years ago, the only study abroad destinations were Western Europe, but now there are many places for students to study around the world (Rooney 2). This trend indicates that students are interested in other cultures and shows that cultural boundaries between countries are decreasing. Furthermore, communication with other countries is crucial today. In a document on frequently asked questions about studying abroad (C Pendex A), the first question is why people study abroad. The answer states that studying abroad allows people to learn a language, broaden their perspective, explore their identity, challenge themselves, increase their self-confidence and decision-making skills, reevaluate their priorities, values ​​or goals, and discover a new reality. or family cultural heritage. This phrase instills confidence and encourages students to study abroad. Additionally, studying abroad offers benefits that cannot be experienced by traveling alone. While many students want to study abroad, some hesitate due to language and cultural barriers. One of my friends expressed this concern, stating, “I want to study abroad, but I lack the confidence because while I can imagine many good things, I can also think of many bad things. For example, what can I do if I have to face discrimination or if no one understands me? I can't return to my country for these reasons."