The Latest: International Education Week with IIE’s Open Doors 2020 Report
The pandemic has turned our lives upside down and inside out, roiling our daily life patterns and presumptions. Even the simplest things, like going out for a meal, have changed drastically. So what does it mean for study abroad? Since last spring, most study abroad programs have been on permanent hold because of closed borders […]
Read MoreEnhancing Career Prospects with Study Abroad
Fall is upon us and students are (mostly) back on campus. Many students will head to the global studies or study abroad office in the early days, planning ahead for the spring semester, or perhaps figuring out how best to incorporate study abroad into their academic program. I’ve put together a list of the most […]
Read MoreA Student’s Attempt to Understand the Complicated History of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Amidst the reporting and criticism today on the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Massacre, a college student attempts to understand how this historic event is absent from people’s lives today.
Read MoreA Brief Q&A on Study Abroad-related Costs
In response to a reporters’ recent questions, I provided answers, but my version didn’t quite make it into the abbreviated Q&A.
Read MoreStudy Abroad Could Be So Much Better
I’m a big supporter of study abroad, but we must help students prepare for it, experience it, and return better for it. Colleges have a big role to play.
Read MoreNow Available! A Parent Guide to Study Abroad
Hot off the presses, this guide is packed with practical information written specifically for parents who can champion study abroad as an essential component of a child’s education.
Read MoreUnderstanding and Dealing with Culture Shock
Whether you’re going abroad for work, study, volunteer or pleasure, the odds are you will experience culture shock. Although culture shock hits those harder who are moving abroad, even if only for a few months, everyone experiences it somewhat, so it’s a good idea to recognize the symptoms and have some tips to deal with it.
Read MoreIs Study Abroad Right for You – or Someone You Know?
For most college students, the allure of studying abroad can be intoxicating. That’s because students tend to initially focus on the “abroad” part. But make no mistake about it: studying abroad is a serious undertaking.
Read MoreWhat Will It Take To Increase Study Abroad?
The Institute of International Education wants hundreds of thousands more U.S. students to study abroad by the end of the decade. That’s a tall order, even for an organization considered to be the leader in international education exchange.
Read More12 Must-have Gifts for Students Studying Abroad
If you know a college student planning to study abroad, consider giving them a present they will find invaluable during their time abroad. Whether going abroad for a month, a year or somewhere in between, there’s something in the following list for every intrepid young traveler.
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