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AU Abroad Cross-Cultural Resources

Living abroad includes many cross-cultural challenges for students seeking a semester or academic year in a new and different country. AU Abroad has compiled the following information to help students with issues of immersion, culture shock, and cultural adjustments for student life abroad.

The following resources are Cultural Immersion Issues for:

• Students Living in Homestays
• Students Studying on Enclave Programs
• Students Studying on Partner Programs
• Students Returning from Abroad

Cross-Cultural Issues

• Understanding Culture Shock
• Understanding Cross-Cultural Awareness

Cross-Cultural Considerations for:

• American Students of Color
• Students with Disabilities
• GLBT Students (coming soon)
• Religious Students
• Vegetarians and Students with Dietary Restrictions
• Women Students Abroad

Other Online Resources

• AU – Intercultural Management Institute
• AU – Intercultural Management Quarterly
• AU - International Student & Scholar Services "Intercultural Programs"
• Transitions Abroad Magazine
• Glimpse Abroad Magazine