A small private college has developed a unique study abroad program that involves virtually all of its students. (Ed./HS)

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Discusses the organization of trips to Russia that are more open than current college programs. A description is given of the types and cost of trips, the use of advertising to attract students, and the tour group composition. Suggested itineraries and a warning about possible problems in Russia are given. (PJM)

Internationalizing business curricula involves teaching about the global economy and changing attitudes toward global markets. Short overseas programs such as the two-week summer course in Reims, France, offered by Northeastern University give graduate students exposure to experiential learning in an overseas environment. (SK)

Examines the economic and cultural construction of Latin America as an educational site for visitors, using analysis of brochures from 26 organizations advertising educational tours, fieldwork in an educational tour organization, and interviews with educational travelers. Educational travel to Latin America is construed as something quite…

Looks at the federal government's two major forays into education abroad--Fulbright's amendment to the Surplus Property Act in 1946, and the National Security Education Act of 1991. Outlines the historical precedents for federal involvement, and provides an overview of the so-called Fulbright and Boren Acts. (Author/VWL)

Discusses diversity in science education in Europe. Provides a global overview of education in Europe and then presents two European models for global education for engineers and scientists that are becoming increasingly important components of their curricula. (Author/VWL)

Discusses the diversity of science education in different Latin American countries. Focuses on the evolution of science education and its influence on development, especially agricultural diversity, the paradigm of the 21st century and its influence on higher education, and implications for science education. (Author/VWL)

Outlines five concepts that are important when seeking to include students with disabilities in study abroad--individualization, barriers and accommodations, disability spread, inclusion, and collaboration. Addresses frequently-asked questions about disability issues and presents two vignettes of students with disabilities interested ins study…

Reviews various initiatives in the United States and Europe designed to increase the number of engineering students participating in international study and offers 13 recommendations to remove barriers encountered by engineering students who wish to study abroad. Recommendations address funding, curriculum, and logistical issues such as credit…

Highlights the issues of risk and legal liability in international study abroad programs for college and university administrators and their counsel. Seeks to encourage increased institutional commitment of resources to protect participants from reasonably foreseeable harm. (EV)

Explores the transition from a territorial conception of jurisdiction to one more suited to the exigencies of life today, with special reference to legal issues that might be presented by semester-abroad programs sponsored by American colleges and universities. (EV)

Identifies and describes tax issues raised by study abroad programs and suggests steps that a college or university can take to minimize or eliminate adverse U.S. and foreign tax exposure to both itself and its employees. (EV)

Describes action by the president of Drake University to improve foreign language instruction by sending students abroad and abolishing classroom instruction. (EV)

Describes findings from the annual "Open Doors" report, which contains statistics collected by the Institute of International Education on American students abroad and on foreign students and scholars in the United States. The report shows heightened competition among American, Australian, and British institutions, as well as more…