The astonishing distrust of the news media isn't rooted in inaccuracy or poor reportorial skills but in the daily clash of world views between reporters and their readers.
One change that I've noticed over the course of my career is just how polarized the world is now, how entrenched people are becoming in there, and their opinions and their view of the world.
Because you can study abroad during the summer and while you're getting some classes done, while you're getting some degree requirements out of the way, you're also getting a lot of new perspectives on the world.