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There are hundreds of study abroad and exchange programs available for high school and college students. It is exceptionally popular (at least in California) for recent college grads to roam the world with a backpack and maybe a friend.
It is not uncommon for Americans to travel. They may not be traveling to the same places you choose, but my husband and I have run across a few too many young americans traveling in our travels. Honestly, it's kind of a pain to stay in a hostel with a bunch of other Americans. They're typically viewing their travel experience as a sort of Disneyland for adults. They party all night and come back to the hostel late and drunk and disorderly. They do not understand other languages, they don't attempt to be polite, they want everything for free. I endured nothing but constant complaining on multiple occasions when I attempted to carry on a conversation with other American young women.
I cannot encourage the concept of mandatory international travel. I'd much rather see Americans stay in America. Thanks.
Edit - for the record, my husband and I are American.
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