This study explored the relationship between factors including background

financial support and familial support and the interest of students from a Chinese medical university in pursuing experiences abroad. A survey was administered and then transformed into numerical data which was analyzed summarily and in generalized linear models to investigate four areas of inquiry identified by theforeign affairs office at the university. The following demographics made students more likely to intend to go abroad: female

studying medicine (in its many forms)

and being more urban in origin. The most often cited factors for not wanting to go abroad was the expectation of expenses and a corresponding willingness to accept help to address this concern. The statistically significant variables (at 95% confidence level) are age

practical medicine

English proficiency

knowledge of the visa process and parental support. Students identified expenses as the most common deterrent from participating in abroad experiences.