I know nothing about photography. Shame i didn't take a photography class in highschool or college. This fall quarter for my college imma be going to Jordan middle east. Thought it be cool to take photos, and be a great opportunity to get into DSLR as a hobby.
Looking at the DSLR, and I have done some research by reading the information on this site, DSLR VS. P&S, top 20 DSLR etc.
Still confused as ever, so many terms like live view finder, Image Stabilization/Vibration Reduction, minimum focus distance and all that terminology.

cheap body, expensive lens...
In fact, If someone gave me 2 pictures one taken by DSLR beginner, and one by Pro. I wouldn't know which is better. haha.
So the REAL QUESTION is, what is a beginner friendly DSLR that can upgrade the lens when I get better, and is student budget friendly. F the state and UC budget cuts for college...
TIPS< Comments, links all appreciated.