Minority Student Issues - Study Abroad Pre-Departure


Padnos International Center Study Abroad Pre-Departure International Students International Scholars
Introduction Welcome Letter Before Departure Pre-Departure Checklist Visa Information Insurance Information Power of Attorney Money Tips Packing Calling Home Skype PicCell Wireless Brightroam Calling Cards Partnership Program Information Academic Policies Course Equivalency Financial Aid Flight Information Flight Arrangements Airline Information Baggage Regulations Tips Immigration and Customs Information Fighting Jet Lag Health & Safety Health Information Safety Culture Shock Immunizations Info on the Mexican Flu (Swine Flu) Info on the Avian Flu Links Know Your Destination How informed are you? Language Preparation Education Systems Glimpse.org While You're Abroad Do You Know What To Do? On-Site Orientation Checklist Be A Good Representative Communication Homestay Tips Gifts Gender Issues Minority Student Issues Embassies and Consulates Hostelling International Assumption for Risk and Release for Off Campus Activities After Your Return Check in with PIC upon your return GVSU International Mentoring Program GVSU Cultural Organizations Connect to other students University Policies Barbara H. Padnos International Center 130 Lake Ontario Hall Allendale, MI 49401 Phone: 616-331-3898 Fax: 616-331-3899 studyabroad@gvsu.edu	Minority Students Issues Students who identify themselves with a particular minority group may face a variety of challenges when participating in a study abroad program. Whether you identify yourself as part of an ethnic minority, a religious minority, as a person with disabilities, as a member of the LGBT community, or any other minority group, you may be faced with a variety of issues overseas that create discomfort. While there are many stories from students that have had very successful experiences abroad regardless of their minority status, we do want to make sure that students research their destination to learn about the culture and prepare for challenges that may arise. There are a variety of resources for students interested in gaining more information on confronting these issues while abroad. The following website is a helpful resource for minority students who are planning to go abroad http://www.umich.edu/~iinet/oip/racial-ethnic.html The Padnos International Center has additional information in our office for students interested in gaining insight from past study abroad participants. Visit our office in 130 LOH for more information.
	Last Modified Date: April 2, 2009
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