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Parent Perspective: Navigating & Supporting My Daughter’s Study Abroad Journey

AIFS Abroad

Read on to hear from Doris about her experience as a parent whose child embarked on a study abroad program. Were there any specific challenges your student faced while abroad that you were not prepared for? I know she studied Italian before going, but actually being immersed in it 24/7 was overwhelming at first.

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A Black Scholar’s Journey in Shaping Study Abroad Programs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this role, he oversees and leads Earlham’s various Japan-related outreach activities, including its study abroad partnerships with schools such as Waseda University in Tokyo. And throughout his teaching career, he has encouraged his students to study abroad. “Dr. Dabney’s interest in Japan spans his entire life.

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Dr. Wen Mao Named Helen and William O’Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

During her time at VSB, Mao helped establish the school’s first study abroad program in Asia and has directed its Asian Internship program. Mao’s scholarly work focuses on game theory, public finance, micro theory, and industrial organization. Mao holds a B.A. and a Ph.D.

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Student Spotlight: Caitlin’s Fall Semester in Budapest, Hungary

AIFS Abroad

Want to hear from a college student who did a study abroad program in Hungary ? We recently caught up with AIFS Abroad participant Caitlin from Northern Illinois University who spent her fall semester studying abroad in the city of Budapest. The fall semester is an excellent time to study abroad.

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Admin, adventures and adversity: Geography students’ perceptions and experiences studying abroad

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Image credit: un-perfekt, Pixabay In this post, recently graduated Geography students, Harriet Eaton and Megan Jones, and academic staff member Nina Morris, share insights from their Student Partnership Agreement (SPA) funded project exploring Geography students perceptions and experiences of studying abroad.

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Benefits of Studying Abroad During the Summer

AIFS Abroad

So, you know you want to study abroad, but you aren’t sure how to fit it into your schedule during the fall or spring semesters? A study abroad summer program might be the perfect solution! Here are 8 reasons why study abroad summer programs are amazing: 1. Last Updated on March 1, 2022 by Cat Rogliano.

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Student Spotlight: Eleanor’s Summer Abroad in London, England

AIFS Abroad

We recently caught up with Eleanor, a student from Fairfield University and an AIFS Abroad Alumni Ambassador. She spent a summer break studying abroad in the capital city of London at our very own Global Education Center ! I studied abroad in San José, Costa Rica during the fall semester of my junior year.