You’ve probably heard a lot about internationalization, globalization, but have you heard about commercialiZATION? That’s right, the commercialization of study abroad. We all know what it is, but we don’t talk about it. As you can probably tell from the subject of this post, my hope is to open a discussion on how it impacts education. I started working in…
For those of us who want to give students an edge, we need to do more than just encourage them to go to college and do well. We need to consider creative and non-traditional options that keep up with the times and trends. Going to college abroad is the path I chose. This is not the same as “study” abroad, which is…
Beginning in Fall 2013, Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University will be linked to our university-wide integrative learning mission and the four undergraduate learning goals of the institution, and will be fully integrated into our general education curriculum. We are doing this by giving students the option of taking the following one-credit capstone course (prerequisite: successful completion of an approved…
By Melanie Foster freelance writer higher education for education-related websites and blogs Professors who take part in their college’s faculty-led study abroad programs know that the work is both rewarding and challenging. As fun and exciting as teaching abroad is, there is nothing easy about it. This is because the faculty member is not only in charge of their classroom; they…
In spite of extensive promotion and repeated inclusion of Study Abroad as a priority in university goals, there seems to be a certain level of contradiction at work. We want students to study abroad, because of the great value it provides academically, personally, professionally, but we don’t think it’s important enough to be included in undergraduate degree requirements. Mixed Messages…
by Barbara Jolie, frequent contributor to Online Classes College students enroll in study abroad programs for a variety of reasons. Some want to improve their foreign language skills, others are excited about experiencing a different culture, and still others are looking for a change of scenery after spending several semesters at one academic institution. Whatever the reasons behind a student’s desire to study…