National News Article from the International Herald: More German Students are Opting to Study Abroad

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/24/world/europe/24iht-educSide24.html?ref=internationaleducation

In Germany, more students are deciding to study abroad. The number of students deciding to study abroad has doubled from 2000 to 2008.  The increase is because the government of Germany is putting more money into higher education programs, and offering financial incentives for young people to study abroad. I like that the German government is allocating more money to higher education, especially study abroad programs.  The students taking advantage of this opportunity will gain cultural diversity and knowledge, something that has become a hot topic in today's world of education. Thirty percent of the students applying will get government grants to study abroad, which I think is a very good opportunity for the students in Germany.