Tour guide training programs often mix practical knowledge, such as tour design and logistics, with the psychological study of human behavior. Courses of this type are not limited solely to new students; established tour guides and directors can benefit from formal continuing education as well.

Students who complete a part of their degree in Asia are growing in numbers. Currently, the second and the third biggest economies are in Asia. Without limitation, students have described their time in Asia as the best experience of their lives. Today, three of the four most populated countries of the world are in Asia: China, India, and Indonesia.

A bachelor's degree is given to students who fulfill the necessary requirements given by the college or university they are attending. The requirements include three to seven years of focus on a subject, typically referred to as a major or concentration.