What motivates exchange students to study abroad?

• A hunger for adventure.

• A desire to do something challenging on one's own.

• A desire to escape family difficulties.

• The need for another year to mature or study before beginning university.

• The hope of romance.

• A quest to master another language.

• The need to sever negative influences (i.e., get away from corrupting influences)

• Uncertainty about career directions.

• Not wanting to grow up yet.

• Boredom.

• The urge to separate successfully from parental influence.

• Other (please comment!)

• Other: