Returned Students: What's Next?

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Program Evaluation for IUPUI Study Abroad Programs

Evaluation for Non-IUPUI Programs (Y496/Y498)

 

Now that you are back, you may be wondering how you can further your study abroad experience. There are many ways in which you can keep an international element in your life.

First, you can encourage others to study abroad by talking about your experiences. If you’re interested in doing this formally, talk to the study abroad office; we hold information fairs for students throughout the semester. If you would like to volunteer at a study abroad fair you can do so by calling 274-2081, or you can send us an email at abroad@iupui.edu.

You might also like an outlet to meet and talk with others who have had similar experiences. The Go Abroad Club is open to all study abroad alumni students, international students, or students interested in study abroad/travel.

Studying abroad is an element of your academic career you will want to list on your resume, or even about pursuing a career in the study abroad area.  Check out Marketing Your Experience.

After being overseas, you may also be interested in mixing with individuals from different cultures. A great way to do this is to live in the IUPUI International House. http://www.iupui.edu/oia/HO/i-house.htm.

While you were abroad, you may have developed a taste for cuisine from different areas of the world. There are many restaurants in the Indianapolis area that offer food from many different parts of the world.

To keep up with the international events that are happening in Indianapolis, the Ethnic Hoosier newsletter is a great information source.

Also, check out After Study Abroad: A toolkit for returning students. This site provides both insightful and practical ideas which students can use to make the reentry process a bit easier.

To find out more about the international activities that take place on campus, join the International News for Students listserv by sending an e-mail that says “subscribe intlnews-students-l” to listserv@iupui.edu.