Global Classroom: An Essential Guide to Study Abroad

Travel abroad has become a standard feature of global citizenship and many seek help in making sure their travel experiences are fulfilling. University based tours and travel programs are among the most popular for the educated sojourner. This book is aimed at students, professors, and study abroad professionals, but anyone who wants help in preparing for informed and culturally sensitive travel will benefit from its extensive resources. Both a primer for a holistic experience abroad and a practical guide to issues that arise in any travel setting, The Global Classroomis an essential travel companion. It explores the philosophy behind overseas travel, the potential value of the experience, practical preparation for study abroad, selecting the right program, actively engaging in foreign educational settings, reorientation challenges, and exploring pathways for integrating the experience into careers as engaged global citizens. The guide concludes with an appendix containing valuable resources for easy use by all.

JEFFREY S. LANTIS, PH.D., is Professor of Political Science and Chair of the International Relations Program at The College of Wooster in Ohio. He has extensive international study and travel experience, having recently served as a J. William Fulbright Senior Scholar at the Australian National University. He is the author of several books including, most recently, The Life and Death of International Treaties (2008).
JESSICA DUPLAGA is the Director of Off-Campus Studies at The College of Wooster. She participated in three study abroad programs herself in France and Belgium, and then worked for four years in academic advising and student services at the IES Nantes Center in France before returning to work at the College of Wooster in 2007.