Reports results of a study of 7,000 German recipients of scholarships for study abroad. Results indicate that many phases of education are not provided for in existing programs; learning through activity, research, and teaching must be placed on equal footing with learning through study; and foreign study is for education in the broadest sense.…

The planning of a three-week, travel-study course in health education involved the determination of educational goals, setting a time framework, developing foreign contacts, structuring an itinerary, securing student participation and funding, conducting pre-trip orientation, and coordinating study results after the trip. (MB)

Describes how, as the Iraq war began, campus demonstrations erupted on several continents, and U.S. colleges monitored the safety of their students abroad. (EV)

Considers the relationship between student diary writing and the formation of personal identity as it occurs in cross-cultural situations. Reviews figures associated with the concept of identity and argues that identity cannot be accounted for by separating intrinsic from extrinsic attributes. (Author/VWL)

Study abroad has evolved from small, isolated programs for students to a more integral part of many students' undergraduate experience. Institutions are beginning to consider the safety aspects beyond the academic program itself. This article covers procedures and processes for administrators to consider. (Author)

The British American Educational Foundation has provided over 600 gifted American students with a pre-college year at British private schools. The program offers new high school graduates with an additional year to mature as well as a cross cultural experience. (DB)

Examined how to make Harlaxton, British manor house donated to University of Evansville to internationalize college's program, source rather than user of university funds. Reviewed scholarly literature and government publications on international college recruiting systems; surveyed college counselors currently stationed at U.S. high schools in…

Provides a detailed look at Finland's efforts at internationalizing education. This article is based on interview-based research project at the University of Turku, Finland.(Author/VWL)

Outlines the present situation in Greek universities, their goals and characteristics, and the conditions under which these goals can be accomplished. The advantages and disadvantages and legislative framework and internal regulations of Greek universities are discussed. (Author/VWL)

Focuses on the background and rapidly growing literature on intercultural exchanges within the European perspective. Describes how study abroad or residence abroad is understood in the European context. Highlights features from current practice, with particular focus on the United Kingdom. (Author/VWL)

Considers legal issues and risks faced by a fictional American university as it seeks to establish an operation based in London. Addresses the first step in the process of risk management, the risk review exercise, and provides an explanation of the legal issues involved to allow progression to the second stage in the process (evaluation of the…

Describes the "Israel Experience," a short-term informal educational program that brings Jewish youth from other countries, almost all of whom already have some connection to a Jewish community, to Israel. The program reinforces and strengthens positive attitudes toward Israel and Judaism. (SLD)

Increasing diversity and linguistics complexity in classrooms is occurring in schools throughout the world. Bilingual teachers need to develop knowledge and skills to succees in teaching diverse students. Demographic shifts are bringing increasing numbers of international students from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, class, and linguistic…

On June 28, 1951, France ratified the 1949 Geneva Conventions, which prohibited the torture of prisoners of war. On August 2, 1955, the United States of America ratified the same document. Between 1954 and 1962, France fought a war against Algeria, which sought its independence from colonial rule. From September 11, 2001 until the present, the…

This study investigated the relationship between English learning motivation types and self-identity changes among university students in the People's Republic of China. The sample obtained from a stratified sampling consisted of 2,278 undergraduates from 30 universities in 29 regions. The instrument was a Likert-scale questionnaire which included…