In this essay, the author examines how two groups of undergraduates, from Australia and the United States, negotiate their national and global identities in the context of studying abroad. In doing so the author demonstrates the nuances of "global citizenship" as it is actually experienced. Drawing on Craig Calhoun's (2002) scholarship…

Increasingly, global understanding is part of the core mission of institutions of higher education. Many colleges and universities recognize the need for globally literate citizens to meet the demands of an increasingly interdependent world and see study abroad as a way to develop students' cross-cultural skills. The focus of this study is on…

Discusses methods of strengthening learning outside the home society through a case study of Canadian students from Ontario who attended a teacher training program at the University of Western Sydney in Australia. (Author/VWL)

American undergraduates are often enticed to study abroad by the promise that they will have the experience of a lifetime and the experience of the world. For example, one American university attracts participants by claiming that "studying abroad promotes cross-cultural understanding," broadens your worldview, and prepares you for your…

In the context of Australia's efforts to recruit students from other countries for its higher education institutions, the educational attitudes and expectations of Hong Kong students and the ways in which Australian institutions can meet their needs are discussed. (MSE)

Malaysia is realizing that it can no longer depend on the generosity of past colonial masters and present trading partners to meet its higher education needs. It must prepare to pay the full cost of higher education, either abroad or in its own severely limited educational facilities. (MSE)

In the late 1990s, sustained economic growth in most Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries and the development of the information economy led to a considerable increase in migration of highly skilled individuals, especially in science and technology. Some OECD countries relaxed their immigration policies to attract…

Describes an Australian student's experiences in Japan as a visiting student and her efforts to communicate with colleagues and children while working in a local kindergarten. The article discusses the author's worries about communication with the children and her sightseeing experiences, as well as the courtesies of her hostess. (Author/CK)

A French teacher's journal notes about his experience as a student in an intensive English course in a foreign country are presented. The notes address aspects of the language learning experience, including unfamiliar cultural context, intrusion of the new language into daily thought, resistance, translation, interference, and motivation. (MSE)

Foreign study is examined from different perspectives, especially comparative ones, in 15 articles. Attention is directed to: the significance of foreign study for developing countries, national and regional policies and trends, development strategies, political and institutional dilemmas, a bibliography and a literature review. Titles and authors…

It is suggested that Australian higher education must change as student exchange increases. Issues discussed include a broader array of delivery methods for instruction, cooperative learning, teaching of generic skills (critical thinking, weighing evidence), curriculum design, teaching location, student communication skills, computer-assisted…