Faculty-led programs are a vital component of education abroad, offering U.S. students invaluable opportunities for academic growth and cultural immersion. To ensure these programs are conducted responsibly, sustainably, and inclusively, it is essential to prioritize intercultural learning.
This resource is a starting point to explore strategies for integrating intercultural learning into faculty-led, education abroad programs across various academic disciplines and includes:
- Intercultural Learning content that can be used to enhance intercultural understanding and promote respectful interactions.
- Case Studies that offer real-world examples that illustrate the importance of intercultural learning and the potential consequences of neglecting it.
The resource is authored and edited by the volunteer leaders who serve on the Education Abroad Knowledge Community’s subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad (2024):
- Christina Thompson, Compear Global Education Network
- Abigail Cavazos, Siena College
- Amaris Vargas Mohan, Texas A&M University
- Amy Bowes, Duke University
- Kevin Sullivan, Case Western Reserve University