At the intersection of the topics of migration and diversity in higher education lies the experience of people who grow up overseas, or who go overseas for education or military service, and then return as college students. This article addresses their experience, drawing from a series of exploratory interviews conducted--as part of a broader…

The aim of this article is to explore the perceptions and attitudes of Turkish university students about to embark on a European exchange trip. This qualitative study sheds light on their hopes and fears about travelling to and living for a period of three months in a western country. The article shows how participants shared common aspirations…

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)

A summary of the impressions of a four-man commission requested to evaluate a foreign study experience and a review of the efforts of another group of study directors to establish some type of reporting and evaluation of American Programs in Spain. (RB)

Identifies the origins of the Junior Year Abroad (JYA) program at the University of Delaware; describes present practices of American JYA programs in Germany and Austria. Presentation at the 37th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Teachers of German (AATG), NOvember 27-29, 1969, in New Orleans, Louisiana. (DS)

The Executive Director of the National Association for Foreign Student Affairs looks back on the association's 25 years. (PG)

The anomie experienced by students in their first few months abroad, and ways of coping with unfamiliarity of the host society are discussed. The needs of groups as well as individuals are considered, and specific related concerns of program administration are highlighted. (MSE)

This article reports on the findings of the World Studies Data Bank concerning the state of study-abroad and exchange programs in American colleges and universities from 1967 through 1974. Percentage of student participation, funding, and student-faculty ratios are central topics of discussion. (CLK)

Examines the differences in, and difficulties and advantages attending programs available in France to foreign students. Problems of language preparation, limitations in courses of study, living arrangements, and administrative practices are considered. (MSE)

This study of existing guidelines and standards for international travel by students in local school divisions is the result of a Virginia Department of Education team effort over four months. The interdisciplinary team reviewed guidelines and standards for international travel and student exchange programs from major organizations and developed…

This publication is divided into two parts. The first part, "Study Abroad for High School Age Youth: Status, Purposes, and Proposed Directions," is by Stephen H. Rhinesmith. This article describes the status of study abroad programs in secondary education, discusses the purposes of such study, and proposes directions for future developments that…