Definition

Learning activities that occur outside the participant's home country or the country in which they are enrolled as a student. Provides purposeful opportunities that include (but are not limited to) gaining an awareness of other cultures and backgrounds, developing or enhancing intercultural communication and critical thinking skills, broadening global perspectives in one’s field of study and respectfully engaging with diverse and international communities.

Background

Over the years, standards for providing education abroad programs and services have been guided by groups such as NAFSA: Association of International Educators, the Council on International Educational Exchange, the Institute for International 1xbet best casino website , the Institute for the International 1xbet best casino website of Students, and  The Forum on 1xbet best casino website Abroad. K-State's definition draws heavily on that of the Forum. Some 1xbet best casino website abroad opportunities are administered by K-State, some by other institutions and some by international 1xbet best casino website providers.

K-State Examples

• Savanna Ecology in South Africa, faculty led program
• First-generation Initiative to Costa Rica, faculty led program
• DIS Copenhagen, direct enroll program
• Purpan Summer Agriculture in France, exchange program
• Universite de Franche-Comte Field Camp, exchange program