Study
abroad participation is increasing nationally and is ever more
integral to the undergraduate degree. Students who study abroad
gain valuable skills to support their future academic and career
plans.
Advisers
may be called upon to motivate students to study abroad, discuss
study abroad options with interested advisees, evaluate courses
for academic credit, discuss financing study abroad, and/or advise
returned students. These varied needs of students mean that advisers
unfamiliar with study abroad and advisers who wish to encourage
study abroad among their advisees need knowledge, tools, and resources.
The
Study Abroad Advising Interest Group seeks to support academic
advisers in their work with students before, during, and after
a study abroad experience. The Interest Group also supports advising
on work, intern, and volunteer abroad experiences. When grouped
with study abroad, the term “education abroad” is used.
The
Study Abroad Advising Interest Group seeks to involve NACADA members
to:
