Preparing Students for Short-term Study Abroad Programs
Short-term study abroad programs, lasting 10-14 days, are growing in popularity for two-year colleges. J-Terms or May terms at universities are also great options for students who may not be able to commit to a full semester or year abroad.
Preparing students for travel involves teaching them about the culture and history of the place he/she will visit, and it’s also important to include discussions of everyday situations they will encounter in their travels.
This 30-minute webinar describes how to teach survival language, using money, personal safety, navigating transportation systems, packing, and getting along with others in the group.
Another element to enhance a short-term study abroad program is for students to create their own professional development project that can help them with their careers after graduation.
Hazel Scott of New College Lanarkshire in Scotland will pop into our webinar to talk about her college’s study abroad preparations.
There are a lot of great experiences to be had in a short amount of time! Careful planning will help students get the most out of their programs.
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