Studying Abroad In India An India study abroad plan will take you into an amazing get packed of history, intrigue, religion and natural wonders. If you are in India in the month of November on behalf of a semester abroad, you can visit the small town of Pushkar on behalf of the world’s principal camel [...]

Volunteer abroad advice Traveling is a disease that is not easy to cure; some say it’s caused by being bitten by a travel bug. Travelers could be those who are going to: volunteer abroad; gap year; study abroad; intern abroad; tourist abroad; career break and boomers abroad. Many of the travelers especially those who are [...]

Reasons to Study Abroad Enrolling in a study abroad programs or spending a summer abroad is an option many students choose to take advantage of at some point during their collegiate career. University study abroad offers a unique and exciting opportunity for those looking to study other cultures, learn about different parts of the world, [...]

Study Abroad Colleges and Universities Are the Latest Trend Amid Scholars In today’s avant-garde epochs of advanced technologies and state of the art gadgets, every scholar nourishes the dream of pursuing his/ her higher studies on foreign shores. This is because of the reason that study abroad programs proffer an unlimited number of facilities over [...]

Why Study Abroad Programs? Study abroad is when a student is traveling to another nation in search of academic opportunities. Many participants like the idea of studying abroad – business, engineering – or some other highly sought after skills abroad. This approach can have many benefits for students and general matters to the extent points [...]

Institutional Audit: Study Abroad Policies, Procedures and Services (C) 2007, Dr. Sandi M. Smith, Director of Institutional Relations, Global Learning Semesters In this decade, internationalization is the hype and dogma of many U.S. colleges and universities. This generation of “millennial” students has challenged U.S. higher education to make globalization more relevant and meaningful in the [...]

Student and Parent Guide: a Relevant Study Abroad Program © Sandi M. Smith, Ed.D., Director of Institutional Relations, Global Learning Semesters Despite the poor perceptions of the U.S. by other countries in the last decade, U.S. college students have continued to see the value in participating in an academic international experience while in college. It [...]

How is Education Abroad Related to the College/university Mission Statement? It is important to draw justification for a study abroad program from the college/university mission statement. Look for excerpts from mission statements and senior level administration for internationalizing the curriculum, developing students with a global perspective, preparing students for a global workforce, etc. Write [...]

Study Abroad Health and Safety for the Student Traveler When you study abroad health and safety should be a top priority for you. It’s important to take precautions and use common sense throughout your daily activities and as you explore new places. Prepare yourself and prevent your dream trip from turning into a nightmare. Staying [...]

Study Abroad: Why Do It? College is not only a time to study your chosen field, be on your own, and learn a myriad of life lessons, but it is also a time to find yourself. There may be no better way to do just this than to study abroad. From study abroad Asia, to [...]

Colleges around the world offer all kinds of study abroad opportunities for students For anyone who has ever felt they needed a change, for anyone who has ever wanted to take an adventure, for anyone who has ever wanted to learn about new cultures or gain new experiences, a study abroad education might just be [...]

Volunteer Abroad Program – Dos and Don’ts What is Volunteer abroad program? Volunteer abroad program can be defined as a program which is an integral part of study abroad program. It offers a great opportunity to many kind-hearted and compassionate participants to help others while studying abroad. Needless to say, volunteer abroad program helps students [...]

The Benefits of Nursing Abroad The demand for skilled nurses is high and only expected to continue to rise in the coming years. There are a variety of reasons for the need for nursing professionals. As the population ages it is important to have adequate nurses to staff hospitals and nursing facilities. The increased specialization [...]

Legal Liability Relevant to Study Abroad 006, Dr. Sandi M. Smith, Director of Institutional Relations, Global Learning Semesters, Inc. Legal liability is often used as a weapon to guard off the timid or defend the brave. However, many staff and faculty involved in study abroad programs do not have a notion of what legal liability [...]

Why Cyprus For Study Abroad I’d like to look at the potential for U.S. college students to study abroad in Cyprus and discuss the relevance of students and Study Abroad Advisors exploring Cyprus as a relevant and meaningful study abroad destination. First of all, let’s look at those perceived obstacles to study abroad in Cyprus. [...]