Understand Asia: not a place or an idea, but many places and many ideas
Study abroad in Asia. Simultaneously satisfy your yearning to experience Asian culture firsthand and your yen for academic discovery. Learn Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, or the Indian languages of Hindi, Urdu, or Telegu. Study Asian economics and economies -- or practically anything else. Become a part of your new home: assist Thais as part of a field work program, volunteer in Vietnam or India....
Whether you come to Asia to improve your language skills, or you just want to be able to communicate with locals, language study is key to becoming part of the world outside your classes.