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 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 MoreStudy Abroad Survey Launched with IIE and AIFS
If you have studied abroad in the past five years, please take this survey designed to inform my next book. Pass it on to others who have as well!
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