Maximizing Study Abroad

by R. Michael Paige, Andrew D. Cohen (Contributor), Barbara Kappler (Contributor)

Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and user-friendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language- and culture-learning strategies. The guide begins with three inventories designed to help students be more aware of how they currently learn language and culture. The following sections provide students with tools and creative activities they can use to enhance their favored learning strategies and try out unfamiliar ones. Students can use this guide as they prepare for study abroad, during their experience, and once they return to maximize their experience.

259 pages, Paperback

Reviews

[Benji Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for everyone directing a study abroad program. U of MN sets the bar.

[Hugo Fialho · Rating 4 out of 5]

It helps one a lot when going abroad to study. I am a Brazilian Scientific Mobility Program (BSMP) student from Federal University of Maranhão currently enrolled at Southern Illinois University. Even though being a medical student, once I arrived from Brazil to the United Stated, I felt that I should start know better cultural issues to make myself feel more comfortable; fortunately, I did it very well.

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is very well-written, with a good combination of practical tips, cultural guides, and anecdotes from former study-abroad students. I would recommend this to anyone who plans to study abroad, or any study abroad advisors.