• Publications for Students Going Abroad
• Study Abroad as a Catalyst for Student Development: The Case of Engineering Students
• Why Study Engineering Abroad?
• Note to parents encouraging study abroad
• What's up with Culture?: Intercultural communication and adjustment models that are known to impact students on study abroad.
• An increasing number of science/engineering students are going abroad
• One Million Students Studying Abroad: Visionary bill seeks to prepare globally educated Americans
• Financial Aid for Study Abroad FAQ.
• NAFSA survey shows broad support for study abroad
• Study Abroad: A lifetime of benefits
• State Department guidelines for study abroad
• Parents ask: Why study abroad now?
• International Programs in Engineering, Study Abroad Info for Students

Books and Publications

As the first entry in the new Education Abroad Series, this brand new booklet is written for parents to help their son or daughter make the most of their education abroad experience-one of the best ways they can develop independence, maturity, and self-confidence and become a globally competent citizen. Among the topics it covers are: finding a program that fits, preparing for departure, communication planning, culture shock, returning home, and academic and career development. 2007. 32 pp.
http://www.nafsa.org/publication.sec/education_abroad_students/what_parents_need_to