Study tours abroad more hype than substance

Editor's note: Overseas study tours have become increasingly popular among Chinese students during the summer vacation. Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Parents should reconsider importance of study tours

Parents in China believe overseas study tours can help prepare their children for receiving higher education abroad in the future. A decade-long study suggests children who travel overseas are more likely to study abroad when they grow up, as they can experience first hand what the best universities are like even during their short academic trips. The study also shows the United States remains the top destination for Chinese students for overseas studies, followed by the United Kingdom and Australia.