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

Increasing numbers of students are attracted to study abroad programs during the January term of the 4-1-4. (HS)

An overview of the history of Federally funded programs of international education in the U.S. and a discussion of the present situation of such programs. (MF)

The author cites ways to increase personal stature of professors and decrease nepotism" in the university. (Author/MS)

Plans to provide positive exchange experiences for nonhandicapped and handicapped preschool children should include advance preparations involving a three-month timetable, an initial visit, follow-up and future plans, and sucessive visits resulting in children's observations, changes in attitude and burgeoning friendships. (MC)

The author discusses the subject of students visiting and doing coursework in foreign countries. She explains the philosophy of the concept, what is occurring in practice, the advantages, and the problems. (CT)

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)

Reports the proceedings of the White House Conference on Library and Information Services. Major recommendations addressed structural changes for the Department of Education; development of a national information policy; cooperative programs for the functionally illiterate; libraries for disadvantaged groups; and an international exchange program…

Reports on a structured exchange program between Chinese and Australian students that focuses on discussion and reflections on everyday cultural practices and behaviors, the most relevant but least accessible aspect of culture for international students. (Author/VWL)

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…

The influx of international graduate students in science and engineering to the U.S. has changed since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The implementation of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and related F-1 visa policies have required a higher level of scrutiny of the student visa procedures, and introduced…

Twenty narrative interviews were conducted with German host parents between 2006 and 2007 about their experiences with a one-year stay of a guest student in their family. The study took place within the context of a student research project as part of the research-oriented MA course "Intercultural Communication-Intercultural Competence"…

In the early years of the Second World War the British had already begun post-war planning for education in Germany. They expressed a need to re-educate Germans and re-establish personal contacts with German people. One tool conceived to achieve these policy objectives was educational exchange. This paper will examine British educational exchange…