This publication contains three papers on college student exchange between Japan and the United States. The first paper, entitled "The University of Massachusetts and Hokkaido University: A Case Study in Educational Cooperation," by Barbara B. Burn, describes the long-standing relationship between these two institutions in order to…

This bibliography brings together a comprehensive listing of studies from all disciplines about United States students studying abroad. The bibliography lists 267 items, many with abstracts, covering the years 1951 through 1988. Its scope include all published reports as well as unpublished papers. The studies are arranged by author, with…

The idea of establishing some form of exchange among student debaters from the United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC) grew out of the participation of California State University (CSU) (Northridge) in the 1987 debates in Montreal between American and Canadian universities. Since CSU Northridge was in the process of expanding its…

The South African Information Exchange (SAIE) has published an update of 35 existing organizations who are engaged in funding initiatives for specific areas of South African and United States educational exchange programs. One list is alphabetical by such program categories as: academic exchange, academic support, adult education, advocacy,…

This collection of essays addresses various aspects of the role of community colleges in international relations and trade. The volume contains: (1) "The Community College: An International Institution," by Wayne O'Sullivan; (2) "Building an International Agenda: An International Education Conference," by Julia Ribley and Clyde…

Advice for American families who host a foreign student is offered, with attention to culture shock, the first visit, stages of the student's adjustment, and mealtimes. It is suggested that both the host and foreign student can learn from the other. At first, the host family should speak slowly and clearly and be careful to avoid talking loud,…

Planning ideas and follow-up activities are described for a reciprocal exchange program between groups of 5th and 6th grade students in Manitoba who are "twinned" with another school in the province. Emphasis is on providing learning experiences which help students become familiar with the economic activity in the area, with the local government…

Eastern Michigan University's International Cooperative Education Exchange Program provides 4-month foreign professional training assignments in Germany, France, or Spain for foreign language and Language and International Trade students. Potential student participants in the exchange program are evaluated on language proficiency, academic…

This report by the President's Commission reviews literature on educational international exchanges and makes recommendations for further research. International exchanges include exchanges in both directions and at all levels: high school, college undergraduate and graduate studies, and overseas teaching and research by school, college, and…

Tables are presented that detail the relation of 422 Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) exchange program dental graduates to the dental manpower of the following sending states: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. Tables show the location of the WICHE graduates, the…

In this document on Swedish folk high schools, the history, philosophy, types of programs, backgrounds of past and present students, adjustment to a changing society, and the implications for the future, are presented. Reference is also made to the whole educational system and the relationship of folk schools in terms of their service,…

This report evaluates the study-abroad program initiated in Fredericia, Denmark by St. Cloud State University (Minnesota). The program integrated regular classes in general academic fields for all undergraduate students within the Danish environment and culture. Section 1 lists the objectives of the Denmark Study Center including both cognitive…

Although the practice of journeying to a foreign country for educational purposes has an ancient history, it has only recently had a great impact on American higher education. A rapid increase in the number of programs and the number of student participants began in the mid-1950's and continues presently. This research project was conducted during…

The second AID-NAFSA workshop members included many of the staff of the Office of International Training, 31 Foreign Student Advisors, and 23 other members of NAFSA. The three main objectives of the program are: to improve the capability of the participants by new knowledge and skills; to expose them to modernization and popular participation at…

The 1969-70 Leeward Cultural Exchange program described in this report involved a 2-week exchange between 20 grade-5 students of Leeward Oahu, Hawaii, and 24 grade-5 students from the Toyei Boarding School on the Navajo Indian Reservation in northern Arizona. In the report, the program objectives are listed along with a statement of organizational…