Study Abroad for Professors & Students
The objective of this survey was to learn more about study abroad participation in Latin America, particularly where growth is occurring, what is contributing to this growth, and what developments (study abroad options & programs) international education professionals would like to see emerge. Following is a summary of the questions and responses, along with my notes…
by Wendy Williamson, Director of Study Abroad, Eastern Illinois University As a study abroad director, writer, and former Peace Corps volunteer, I tend to flee from destinations that are oversaturated with gobs of tourists and study abroad students. Instead, I scout out the (a) fastest growing non-traditional destinations for study abroad and (b) undiscovered cities in traditional study abroad…