The purposes of the Colloquium were to identify the pertinent questions relative to the growing influx of foreign graduate students to the United States and to reach consensus on priorities for research and action. This document presents: (1) the highlights of the Colloquium on (a) the situation in the United States, (b) the situation abroad, (c)…

The literature about the impact of study abroad on the American college undergraduate is reviewed and an experimental program instituted at Goshen College, Goshen, Indiana called the Study Service Term (SST) is discussed. The objectives of SST are to give students an immersion in a foreign culture so that they may: (1) examine and experience…

A small private college has developed a unique study abroad program that involves virtually all of its students. (Ed./HS)

Increasing numbers of students are attracted to study abroad programs during the January term of the 4-1-4. (HS)

The author discusses the subject of students visiting and doing coursework in foreign countries. She explains the philosophy of the concept, what is occurring in practice, the advantages, and the problems. (CT)

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)

Describes findings from the annual "Open Doors" report, which contains statistics collected by the Institute of International Education on American students abroad and on foreign students and scholars in the United States. The report shows heightened competition among American, Australian, and British institutions, as well as more…

An objective analysis of students' initial motivation for studying overseas was attempted by surveying students before they embarked on their exchange programs. Eighty-eight students who were planning to study in France, Great Britain, Germany, and the People's Republic of China were surveyed. The exchange program was sponsored by the University…

THE EXPANSION IN SOME SCHOOLS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE CURRICULUMS WHICH INCLUDE SOME EXPERIENCE ABROAD BROUGHT ABOUT A COMPILATION OF CRITERIA TO HELP SCHOOLS EITHER ASSESS THE WORTH OF COMMERCIAL PROGRAMS OR ORGANIZE PROGRAMS OF THEIR OWN. IN ADDITION TO AN OVERALL EVALUATION OF A STUDY AND TRAVEL PROGRAM, CRITERIA FOR SELECTING STUDENTS AND…

A questionnaire on topics pertinent to foriegn students brought 410 usable replies from 850 junior colleges. The topics were (1) general, (2) admission and housing, (3) financial, (4) enrollment, (5) English proficiency, (6) student activities and community services, and (7) institutional philosophy. Replies on the topices (in order) showed: (1)…

This guide is intended to aid secondary school administrators in planning a domestic student exchange program. Much of the information presented comes from responses to questionnaires completed by schools with successful domestic exchange programs. Among other things, the questionnaire asked schools to describe their best and worst exchanges, the…

A program that gives students a year of study at another university seems to be providing them with widened academic horizons, greater enthusiasm for their careers and studies, and some valuable lessons in maturity and self-confidence. (Editor)