Discusses German-U.S. student exchange programs and German-U.S. foreign relations. (PG)

Discusses the successes and problems of the U.S.-China scholarly exchange programs. (PG)

The Polish government has encouraged summer study tours of Poland by students from abroad. The unique and fascinating Polish culture combines with the economy of travel in Poland to make such a tour attractive to American students young and old. Four universities offer general summer courses. The program in Krakow is characterized by a minimum of…

Until very recently the study abroad programs that approximately 32,000 American students a year participate in have not been properly evaluated as to the merits to be gained from studying in a foreign culture. Thus, the Federation of Regional Accrediting Commissions of Higher Education (FRACHE) established a Committee on Foreign Study to…

This paper describes the origin and development of a student exchange program between the State University College at Brockport, N.Y., and the District of Columbia Teachers College in Washington, D.C. Preceded by an exchange of professors from the respective laboratory schools in 1966-67 and operated without financial grants of any kind, the…

The academic year 1971-72 marked the first time in 6 years that there was no significant change in the number of foreign students reported enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities compared to the total for the year before. The number of U.S. students reported abroad, on the other hand, was slightly higher than the total reported in 1970-71 and…

Since 1950 when only 6 junior-year-abroad programs were in existence, almost all of the liberal arts colleges in the U.S. have instituted some type of foreign study program for which academic credit may be earned. Because of the vast numbers of students involved in this type of study, it has become evident that there is a need for the regional…

American students in Europe were asked about the changes in their lives since beginning their studies abroad. The results show some very positive influences from their travels but also point out areas of concern for administrators and future students of such programs. (Author)

Compares schools in Maine with those in the United Kingdom. Addresses areas such as reading, writing, creative arts, mathematics, music, mainstreaming, counseling, practice teaching, and daily timetables. (BJD)

An American student reports on her studies at Peking University, where students do not expect, and do not receive, much luxury in their education. Two modes of education in China, the academic learning of the university students and the mental conditioning of the workers, are discussed. (MLW)

According to UNESCO statistics, the number of students enrolled in systems of higher education outside their own countries has increased five fold in twenty years. This article examines the effect study abroad has on promoting global interaction. (JB)

Minnesota plans a study abroad program for its technical students. (MU)