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一个成功的留学旅程，绝不是任何一方的殚精竭虑，而是几代人的温馨共谋。
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It Will Get You Hired.
It will help you get a great job… some day. Your parents send you to college and offer financial support in the hopes that you will someday become employed, self sufficient, move your stuff out of their basement, and generally become a useful member of society. Study abroad looks incredible on your resume. Employers love international experiences, well rounded individuals, self-starters, and the globally minded. Today's job market is competitive and an international education will make your resume stand out amongst the rest.
坦白而功利的说，父母出钱供子女上大学的最主要目的，是希望子女能够有朝一日能够找到一份不错的工作，自己自足，成为社会中值得尊重的一员，他们希望通过自己提供的基础为子女的未来铺平道路。
理解他们的初衷，才能更好的说服他们支持你的出国梦。
数据说话，虽然对于海归眼高手低的言论一直存在，但是，国内本科毕业生平均起薪3460元，海归本科平均起薪7150元，这还不包括留在海外就业的学生的薪酬。
抛开国内一直虚高的就业率，直接看雇主给出的全职雇佣率，2015国内大学生的全职雇佣率（包括公务员和事业单位）为80.6%,而海归学生的全职雇佣率为86.7%、
在竞争激烈的就业市场，海外留学不仅意味更具认可度的学历，也意味只更强的自我管理能力，更好的外语水平，更强的文化适应能力，这一切都对于找工作至关重要。
学术背景优势
Classes Will Offer Academic Support.
Study abroad often provides academic advantages to studying at the home university. A Marine Studies student in the Midwest may want a semester in Australia to complete their hands-on academics and where better to study English Literature than Britain? A semester of business studies in New York might provide the critical coursework needed to land that international business job (see reason #1). Present this point to the parents as a demonstration of your dedication to your field of study and the rest of the argument should be a piece of cake.
对于学生来说，海外留学能够提供的学术背景是国内无可比拟的。没有一个城市比纽约更加适合学习金融，这里的critical coursework都带着华尔街的脉搏。如果你想要学英国戏剧文学，你找不到比伦敦更适合的深造城市。
Most study abroad alumni say that their study abroad experience was life-changing. Their horizons were broadened, they made friendships that will last a lifetime, and see the world from a different perspective. Parents love positive life altering experiences and there are few as dramatic as international education.
而根据15年的最新留学白皮书，超过80%的留学生承认留学生活对于自己具有挑战性，留学生活使得自己的视野更加宽阔，看待问题的角度更加多样，超过40%的留学生和留学当地人结下友谊并在离开后保持着一定程度的联系。
父母乐于见到子女在生活中接受挑战并得到提高，所以你应该告诉父母你乐于接受留学作为成长的挑战
One of the biggest anxieties for the folks is the price tag. Look into financial aid, federal aid will generally go with you if your program is approved and accredited. Many students use loans or supplemental student loans. Check out GoAbroad.com's scholarship section. Or if you really want to blow their minds, you can create a FundMyTravel.com campaign and raise money yourself. They will admire the initiative. Most importantly however, create a budget and demonstrate how affordable study abroad can be in comparison to a similar term at home.
绝大多数有留学意向的家庭都对于出国有着充足的预算，出国留学也不再是富二代的专利，原来越多普通家庭的孩子在留学成本逐渐下降的驱使下实现了自己的出国梦。
留学生家长工作性质和学术背景
对于贫困家庭的学生，美国/加拿大的大学提供了大量额奖学金和助学金，常见的有Fellowship,RA（Research Assistant)，TA(Teaching Assistant)等。留学贷款也是常见的解决方式，国内不少银行都提供该服务，考虑到没有赞助费，小编就不详细说明了...
Sure there will be plenty more chances to travel abroad but studying abroad is unique and this experience at this point in your life will not come again. Denying you this opportunity could be a heavy burden for them to carry. Don't underestimate the power of a little guilt trip.
诚然，我们一生中可能会有无数次出国旅行的机会，但是大学的学习和生活经历是独一无二的。错过这样的机会不仅可能给人生带来遗憾，更淹没了无数的机会成本
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Research your destination before they do. Copy the study abroad program's emergency contingency plan, make sure you know what vaccinations are needed, and the location of the US Consulate. Study abroad can be safe just make sure you have done your homework and you know WHY your program is safe.
国内的媒体有种唯恐天下不乱的俗套，中国留学生何江做哈佛毕业演讲，主流媒体一带而过，评论里还有见不得葡萄是甜的的尖酸，倒是富二代车祸可以瞬间爆红，全民激昂。
在出国前，将学校的课程规划，可能会参加的实验，要出远门的田野调查，一一列出来给父母，在每个假期前告诉父母自己的旅行计划，都能给父母强烈的安全感。
要知道，在针对中国父母的调查中，安全问题是他们对于留学的第一大顾虑。
Many parents have been impacted by horror stories like Amanda Knox and are afraid the study abroad experience is a never ending party. You need to explain to them why your program is different and why you are different. Most importantly why partying around the world is not your goal. You are not those people, and want to make the most of the experience.
不少家长都对于出国留学有着诡异的偏见，毫无根据而又坚定不移。仿佛留学要面对的不是教授、论文和作业，而是去参加一场永不散场的party。
小编建议把学校的课程表、推荐书单打印出来并翻译给父母，告诉他们party只是社交的一部分，而不是留学的全部，你渴望交流和朋友，但并不是一个party animal...
Your parent may remember when you forgot your homework everyday or the time you wrote your term paper an hour before it was due. Show them you are serious about study abroad by creating an info packet, a brochure, a powerpoint presentation, or some slick delivery of information. This will demonstrate to them that you are serious, prepared, and have thought this through.
虽然爹妈整天忙于工作的话甚至会忘记你在读几年级，但是他们很清楚的记得你小学赖过两次数学作业还骗老师说落在家里...结果被班主任找上门的囧事；也对于你一时兴起但是半途而废，最终败给睡眠的暑期跆拳道班记忆犹新。
当你在准备留学的时候，告诉他们你的留学规划，从dream school 到心仪的专业，从托福/sat/ger 的考试安排到文书的申请准备，让他们更加理解你，他们才真正支持你的出国梦。
You should do this anyways, because if you have to talk to your parents about studying abroad you probably have parents who support your education, respect your decisions, are involved in your life, and love you back! So put yourself in their shoes for a second and imagine what it would feel like to send someone you love more than anything far, far away.
父母参与了你20年来的人生，支撑着你的学业。所以当梦想近在眼前的时候，告诉他们你对他们的爱。
These ten steps may not close the deal but they will help you present a solid argument on why it's important to you and your life. These steps will also help you understand the goals and benefits of studying abroad. Good luck, fingers crossed, an oh yeah, you might want to get your haircut and clean your room before doing this.
当然，爱不等于盲从
参考文献：
2015中国留学生白皮书
教育部2016留学生就业蓝皮书
http://www.goabroad.com/articles/study-abroad/how-to-persuade-your-parents-to-let-you-study-abroad
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