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All families are unique, but the importance of family support for students seeking to study abroad is shared. With A Family Guide to Study Abroad, the AIFS Foundation and IIE continue to provide valuable guidance on understanding the impact of and options for study abroad while updating information and tips to empower today's students and their families to succeed.
Today’s graduates need a global mindset and international experience to compete for jobs. Studying abroad equips students with real-life, hands-on skills that no classroom can match, while opening up a world of personal and professional opportunities.
You can champion study abroad as an essential component of your student’s education. This book contains critical information you’ll need to inform yourself, as well as support your student as they navigate the study abroad experience.
In this guide, packed with practical information written specifically for families who want to learn more about study abroad, the authors make a strong case for the importance of family involvement that can influence and shape a successful cross-cultural experience, including:
- clarifying the value of study abroad
- identifying the right study abroad program
- figuring out the financials
- staying safe and healthy abroad
- preparing for success abroad
- offering the appropriate mixture of support
- helping your student use the experience for personal and professional success
