Suggests the reason few students of biological and environmental sciences study in international settings is that there is not agreement on the value of international science education. Reviews obstacles to reaching an agreement as well as recent successes at St. Lawrence University. Provides examples of the value of improving international…

Study abroad provides many opportunities for students. My own college's goals for international programs state that "students are expected to gain new perspectives on their fields of study, develop intercultural competencies and communication skills, learn others' perspectives, and reflect on their own assumptions and values while abroad" (Beloit…

This paper analyzes and evaluates the role of technology education in overseas studies programs. Despite the realities of today's economics, relatively few U.S. students have or take the opportunity to study and travel abroad. Although some college faculty are concerned that study abroad programs might lead to lowering the academic standards of a…