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FAQs for AU Abroad Alumni
Photo Contest and Gallery
Third Annual AU Abroad Photo Contest!
AU Abroad is grateful to have many talented photographers
attending our programs. We will begin judging submissions
for our Third Annual AU Abroad Photo Contest, open
to students who participated in AU Abroad during
the Fall 2004, Spring 2005 and Summer 2005 terms!
Winners are announced at the Fall Welcome Back Reception.
Think your pictures from abroad are award worthy? Learn about the contest
rules and regulations, as well as a look at
the year's winners
and honorable mentions.
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Testimonials/Essays
Look back on your AU Abroad experience
and share it with others!
AU Abroad looks forward to hearing the thoughts
of our alumni. Send us an email and let us know
your opinions. Please include your name, term and
program. AU Abroad is especially interested in suggestions
from your day-to-day life abroad and things you
wish you had known before your program. AU Abroad
reserves the right to use your quote for promotion
on our website and in marketing materials.
Student video testimonials
Michael Varum shares his experiences from his study
abroad in Madrid, Spain. Watch
the video (4.5 MB)!
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Reentry/Reverse Culture Shock
How can I help ease the transition back
into American life?
Home just isn't the same when you return from a
term abroad. You have grown as an individual, changes
have occurred in your community and your outlook
on American culture has likely been altered. You
are not alone in your feelings. Feelings of reverse
culture shock often stronger the longer you have
been away. Several things can help.
Talk to someone about it
The AU Counseling Center can also be helpful resource
for students who are having trouble reassuming life
here at AU. Contact the counseling center at (202)
885-3500 or stop by Mary Graydon 214.
Connect with others
Come to our Welcome Back Reception (link to Calendar
event) and share your experiences with other AU
Abroad returnees who are experiencing the same thing.
Other ways in which you can ease the transition
back to AU is to reach out to international
students on campus, who are likely going through
their own culture shock and can offer important
insight.
On-line resources
Several websites are devoted to issues of culture
shock and cross-cultural understanding. Here is
one to get you started. What's
Up With Culture?
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