A recent article in the New York Times profiles the dramatic increase in American undergrads studying in the Middle East. Written by Jennifer Conlin, this article insightfully traces the rise in popularity of places like Cairo, Damascus, and Beirut. Especially in a post 9/11 world is this article an important look at relations between the United States and the Middle East, showing how study abroad can fuel a mutual desire for dialogue and understanding. To read more, go to: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/08/fashion/08Abroad.html?pagewanted=2&partner=rss&emc=rss
Cindy La Rosa of CBS explains the 5 questions every college parent should ask about their children and study abroad. Topics include personal goals, destination, and college credit. To read more, go to: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504744_162-20012207-10391703.html
Wendy Williamson, author and Director of Study Abroad at Eastern Illinois University, has just written a great bit of commentary about the differences between universities that encourage study abroad, and the ones that make it difficult for their students to do so, despite their message. This article, which appears in the Chronicle of Higher Education, addresses many issues in international education. It addresses program cost, academic credit, and the implications for foreign recruitment. Click here to read the article: http://chronicle.com/article/7-Signs-of-Successful/123657/
At Abroad101 we are very passionate about international education and study abroad (duh!). Nothing makes us happier than to hear figureheads discuss how important it is to be a globally conscious citizen of the world.
On Sunday, May 16, Michelle Obama spoke at George Washington University’s commencement. Over the past year, the first lady challenged this year’s GW graduates to perform 100,000 hours of community service. In return, she agreed to speak at their graduation. She spoke of the various types of community service the GW students pursued but also discussed how to spread those efforts globally: Continue reading
We are honored to make the list of the Top 50 Global Education Blogs! Thanks to all of our readers’ constant support, and we are excited to unveil more exciting blog articles throughout 2010!
Feel free to be in touch with any ideas, as we always welcome guest blog entries.
Cheers!
Mike & The Abroad101 Team
PS- Special props to 2009’s new contributors, Danielle and Will, who took the blog to a new level through incorporating their recent study abroad experiences in Prague, Madrid, and Buenos Aires.
On November 16, IIE released their annual Open Doors Report. It gives a range of data on international education from the 2007/2008 academic school year. This years’ report shows that the number of Americans studying abroad grew by 8.5% to 262,416 students studying overseas. It also states that over the past twenty years, study abroad has increased fourfold. Continue reading
There are always new and exciting things happening in the world of study abroad! Here are some quick highlights:
Interested in being green while studying abroad? IES Study Abroad recently announced new programs they will be hosting which are part of a “go green” initiative for study abroad. Starting in the Fall of 2010 students will have the opportunity to take part in the “Freiburg Environmental Studies Program”. Here, they will take classes in environmental studies and sustainability. Along with the Frieburg program, IES will also be offering environmental studies classes on some of their sites throughout the world. Read more about IES’ environmental initiatives here. Continue reading
Short Term Study Abroad Rises In Popularity
A new trend is emerging in the world of study abroad: short term study. While the number of students studying abroad has increased steadily over the past decade, short term programs–usually less than a month long–are now seeing a rise in popularity. Continue reading
In a recent Inside Higher Ed article, Elizabeth Redden reports on groundbreaking research from this year’s NAFSA conference showcasing the strong correlation between study abroad and increased global citizenship. The study found that even short-term programs resulted in students demonstrating increased awareness and interest in cross-cultural issues. Continue reading