This essay explores the potential value of short-term study abroad experiences within the unique framework of a new global service-learning program at Providence College which connects international with local engagement as a way to "do more with less." The authors first introduce a typology for global service-learning, illustrating how…

There has been tremendous growth both in study abroad and intercultural exchange options in the United States and also in on-line learning options in higher education. Reviewing 91 cross-cultural experiences with at least one type of formal on-line component, this paper provides an overview and categorization of these offerings as well as a…

The many facets of international education and the interrelationships within that field are examined in this taxonomy. The concept of international education varies greatly, and a consensus regarding definition and representation is important if the proponents and participants of international education are to speak knowledgeably among themselves.…