This paper presents findings from 11 in-depth interviews with Turkish undergraduate students, who were, by the time of data collection, about to spend a semester at a European university under the Erasmus exchange scheme. The students all agreed to be interviewed about their feelings about studying in a foreign culture, and were found to be…

An agreement between the U. S. and the People's Republic of China to initiate some steps to a broader understanding between the two countries is described and some of the efforts so far undertaken are discussed. Difficulties in getting significant information exchanges are noted. (LBH)

One in a series of discussion papers intended to promote exploration of issues related to volunteer motivation, recruitment, and development around the world, this report suggests that any country starting an intercultural exchange program may face problems similar to those encountered in Jamacia. The national director of an organization that…

This collection of papers on the impact of U.S. ideas on New Zealand education range from the personal recollections of New Zealand Fulbright scholars recounting their experiences in the United States to academic papers that explore how innovative approaches towards educational issues in the United States have had an impact on the New Zealand…

Certain signs of culture shock apparently repeat themselves universally. Typical symptoms that indicate a reaction to new environments are: (1) feelings of constant exhaustion; (2) an increased necessity for sleep; (3) reduced activity and energy levels; and (4) headaches and diarrhea. These symptoms and other personal observations are chronicled…

The concept of volunteerism is not well known in Japan and the word itself, "borantia" is borrowed from English. However, voluntary programs do exist in Japan. This report attempts to describe the way in which volunteerism operates (or does not operate) in Japan by discussing the organization of Japanese society, its implications for…

This book, which describes higher education programs in Israel, is intended to help overseas students find academic programs suited to their individual needs. Israel's higher education institutions, in conjunction with the Committee for Overseas Students, offer overseas students approximately 30 long-term (one semester or one year) programs that…

Designed to assess the impact of an approach to aid assimilation of exchange students from a number of different countries into a wide variety of cultures, this study looked at the adjustment of adolescent exchange students who lived in New Zealand for a year. A culture-general assimilator in the form of a programmed textbook was used to introduce…

Examines stereotypes among Pakistani and U.S. students in the United States; and U.S. and French students in France. Focuses on amount and context of contact students had with the stimulus cultures. Finds significant differences in stereotype content. Suggests auto and heterostereotypes are equally variable and strongly affected by cultural…