How to get my parents to allow me to study abroad?

How can I show my parents that I am ready for a foreign exchange program and it means the world to me to go? I have been asking about it for a few days and I have a source and plan and everything, but they don't think I am mature enough! Pshh...I know I am ready to handle this and I want to go more than anything, but the deadline for the pre-application is February 10th!!! What should I do??!!!??!!??

Gather all of the information on the program and be very specific. Sit down and put together a plan of action -- when the application is due, dates you will be out of the country, where you are going, projected cost of the venture, and what it could potentially mean to your future. Please also outline risks and safety precautions -- you can't prevent everything, but your parents might feel better if they know that you are aware of security risks. If they still say no, don't pout like a brat -- suck it up and keep moving forward. If you don't do it now, there are great travel programs and semester abroad opportunities in college. Good Luck.

Pray to Jesus and you are allowed