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Cultural Competence: the intrinsit strategic advantage by 
An Experts' Guide to International Protocol by 
Decolonizing Study Abroad Through the Identities of Latinx Students by 
Intercultural Learning Through Study Abroad by 
Preparing to Study Abroad by 
Designing second language study abroad research: critical reflections on methods and data by 
International students 1860-2010: policy and practice round the world by
This book describes how the number of international students has grown in 150 years, from 60,000 to nearly 4 million. It examines the policies adopted towards them by institutions and governments round the world, exploring who travelled, why, and who paid for them. Along with university students, others travelled abroad to study: trainee nurses, military officers, the most deprived and the most privileged schoolchildren. All their stories are a vital part of the world's history of education and of its broader social and political histor
Heritage Speakers of Spanish and Study Abroad by
This volume provides emerging research on heritage speakers of Spanish in immersion contexts in theoretical, empirical, and programmatic terms. It reports out about research about linguistic, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic development during and after a sojourn abroad, by discussing the complexities of identity formation and negotiation during immersive stays, and by highlighting programmatic innovations that could be leveraged to better serve diverse learners in study abroad contexts.
Transforming study abroad: a handbook by
this book introduces theoretical understandings of key study abroad terms including “the global/national,” “culture,” “native speaker,” “immersion,” and “host society.” Building theories on these notions with perspectives from cultural anthropology, political science, educational studies, linguistics, and narrative studies, it suggests ways to incorporate them in study abroad practices.
Education Abroad: bridging scholarship and practice by
This volume provides a succinct and accessible analysis of the existing research and scholarship around the world on a range of important areas related to contemporary education abroad, providing practitioners with important implications for programming and practice. Extending beyond student learning outcomes to look at essential topics such as institutional outcomes, program models, and host community outcomes, this volume covers major trends in contemporary research as well as an assessment of the methodological and design challenges that are common to education abroad research.
The Essential Guide to Studying Abroad by
This how-to guide is about flourishing when studying abroad, and how to use an international education to begin a fulfilling career after graduation. Written in an engaging and accessible style, using many examples, case studies, and links to resources, the book strives to reduce the stress of studying abroad.
Community Engagement Abroad: perspectives and practices on service, engagement, and learning overseas by
This volume develops a comprehensive framework for analyzing study-abroad programs with a community-engagement focus. More than a how-to guide, it also offers seven theoretically framed case studies showing how these experiences can change students, faculty, and communities alike. The authors take the reader on a fascinating journey through how they changed as a result of designing and delivering programs in full collaboration with community partners. They advocate for developing truly reciprocal, mutually beneficial partnerships beyond the academy.
The following links lead provide more detailed information for UC San Diego students and faculty.
The following links may be useful to you both before and after you depart for your study abroad program. The resources offer information on individual countries from general travel information to specific cultural norms which may assist you in navigating everyday life in your host country.
Just as going abroad can be challenging, the return home may also come with some difficulties. The following resources provide information and assistance with issues such as reverse culture shock.
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