Making the Most of Study Abroad: A Guide to a Top-Notch Experience

This book is designed to prepare students for a successful study abroad experience, covering topics such as choosing the right program, understanding practical elements, deciding what to pack, dealing with culture shock, setting realistic goals, and maximizing time while abroad. It can also serve as a guide for travelers planning an extended stay abroad. By considering the advice in this book, students can go abroad with goals, strategies, and information that will help them make study abroad the experience of a lifetime.

Format: Hardback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 18 June 2024
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This comprehensive book is meticulously crafted to equip readers with the essential knowledge and skills required for a successful study abroad experience. While pre-departure orientations typically provide a brief overview, they often fall short in addressing the diverse range of questions that students and their parents have about study abroad. Our book fills this gap by providing a comprehensive and informative resource that covers various crucial aspects of study abroad. While primarily focused on study abroad, it also serves as a valuable guide for travelers planning extended stays abroad. Drawing from the authors' personal experiences as study abroad participants, program leaders, and researchers, the book offers valuable insights into every stage of creating an exceptional study abroad trip, from pre-departure preparations to the return home. The topics covered include selecting the right program, understanding practical considerations such as healthcare, packing essentials, managing culture shock, setting realistic goals and outcomes, mastering language preparation, studying abroad beyond college, maximizing time abroad, adjusting back to the home country, and leveraging study abroad experiences in future career endeavors. Through our work with students, we have witnessed the significant impact of inadequate preparation and support during study abroad. By embracing the advice provided in this book, students can embark on their study abroad journey with well-defined goals, effective strategies, and the necessary information to make it a truly unforgettable experience.

Weight: 376g
Dimension: 224 x 149 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538181188