International universities

Study Abroad Colleges and Universities Are the Latest Trend Amid Scholars
In today’s avant-garde epochs of advanced technologies and state of the art gadgets, every scholar nourishes the dream of pursuing his/ her higher studies on foreign shores. This is because of the reason that study abroad programs proffer an unlimited number of facilities over home bred courses and programs.

Tenured prof fights effort to fire him
University of Georgia administrators want to dismiss a tenured professor, saying he is insubordinate and misled students about whether they would get academic credit for a study- abroad program.

Why not Cyprus for Study Abroad?
The number of U.S. students studying abroad seems to be increasing significantly on an annual basis. Although there is not adequate research to understand why, the anecdotal evidence would suggest that this generation of Millenial students realize the primary need of understanding others that are different than themselves to achieve success in business, politics, and general global welfare.

Spotted: The focus is on you!
Teacher of the Year: Beth Selleck, a fourth-grade teacher at David C. Barrow Elementary School, was named the 2009-10 Clarke County School District Teacher of the Year during the school district’s annual Teacher of the Year Luncheon Sept. 17 at Trumps Catering.

Crawford happy to return after studying abroad
Ricardo Crawford is not quoting William Shakespeare, but he certainly has a better understanding of the English poet's work after his time in England.

How Can I Afford Study Abroad?
Study abroad does not have to be out of your reach financially if you plan ahead.

Development and Maintenance of Quality Study Abroad Options
It is important to understand international education best practices as you make decisions about which study abroad options your office will promote, support, approve, and/or affiliate with. What are the priorities of your institution and how do those priorities fit with various study abroad options? In the same way your institution allows students to choose their major and a variety of academic avenues to earn a diploma, it is also necessary to encourage a variety of study abroad options for students. There is not one “ideal” study abroad program or type. Think of it as providing a “portfolio” of options for students to choose from. Different types of programs will produce different outcomes. Things to consider when reviewing/ promoting pr ...

How is Education Abroad Related to the College/University Mission Statement?
It is important to draw justification for a study abroad program from the college/university mission statement. Look for excerpts from mission statements and senior level administration for internationalizing the curriculum, developing students with a global perspective, preparing students for a global workforce, etc.