Viewpoint

view·point [vyoo-point] -noun: a place affording a view of something; position of observation ; an attitude of mind, or the circumstances of an individual that conduce to such an attitude.
=**Point of View, Biases and Insights**=

How does this program fit with your idea of a study abroad experience?
 * What is the philosophy of the program?
 * What are the stated goals of the program?
 * What are the unstated goals of the program? In other words, is the organization a non-profit entity?
 * Who are the people behind the program? For example, do a search on the web for director's name.
 * What are the characteristics of the region the program operates?[[image:backside.jpg width="191" height="287" align="right"]]
 * What are past participants saying about the program?
 * What do others recommend to look for in an overseas program?