Every student who wants to live and work in the global economy should study abroad. This book helps make the case, and guides students through the process with 100 practical, easy-to-follow tips. The Student Guide to Study Abroad provides comprehensive information that students, parents and study abroad advisers can trust. Each chapter contains lively and engaging “how to” information, including useful anecdotes from students and advisers. Three leading study abroad experts -- Stacie Nevadomski Berdan, Allan E. Goodman and Sir Cyril Taylor-- join forces to offer the most comprehensive advice available. This valuable resource is published by the Institute of International Education and the American Institute For Foreign Study.

The book covers:

Before you go: Choosing a Program; Figuring Out the Financials; Preparing to Study Abroad
While abroad: Immersing Yourself in the Culture and Personal Growth; Staying Safe and Healthy; Making the Most of Your Time Abroad
When you return: Transitioning Back to Life in the States; Using Study Abroad to Showcase Your Global Growth and Learning