Office of Study Abroad and Outreach
Returning Students
Welcome home! We hope you had a great time abroad.听Here are some ideas for keeping your study abroad experience alive now that you鈥檙e back at @ 2026 黑料不打烊.
Come see us!听Bring in your pictures, your stories, anything you want.听You are the expert on your study abroad experience and we want to learn all about it!听
Evaluate the experience
We encourage and greatly appreciate your input on the Program Evaluation and the Safety Incident Survey (PDF). These take only a few minutes to complete, but provide us with invaluable information for future students.
Be aware of "reverse culture shock"
Even though you鈥檝e been away, things at home probably didn鈥檛 remain exactly as you left them.听Returning home can cause adjustment issues just like entering a new culture.
Additionally, you may find you miss the food, your friends, and the other things you loved about your host culture.听听For tips and strategies for combating this normal psychological phenomenon, visit:听What's Up With Culture?
Advocate for Study Abroad
Join initiatives that support international education:
- Join Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society
- Support the Center for Global Studies听
- Attend Cultural Caf茅s听
- Join the International Friendship Club
- Visit the Multicultural Center & attend their events
Consider expanding your study abroad experience by gaining access to other international opportunities.
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