Why is going abroad in high school important?

Going abroad can be really expensive, but an interesting experience as well. Has anyone been abroad for a semester? Please share experiences or thoughts answering the question. Thanks!

I spent the first semester of my sophomore year abroad! I was in Prague, Czech Republic. My mom is actually from Prague, so technically we moved there for six months, meaning I didn’t do it with a program. However, in regards to school and living in a new city I experienced it all. Let me know if you have any questions! It was hard but I so recommend it. I learned so much about myself and other valuable life lessons.

It’s not, although as you said, it can be an interesting experience.