Study Abroad E-Book
Dear Student,
You are eligible to receive a FREE eBook of A Student Guide to Study Abroad, published by the Institute of
International Education (IIE) in partnership with American Institute For
Foreign Study (AIFS) Foundation.
You are receiving this because Winthrop University has joined IIE’s
Generation Study Abroad campaign to help more students to be able to study
abroad. The book sells for $14.95 (print
edition) and $5.99 (eBook), so we encourage you to take advantage of this
benefit, and to take a look at this useful book wherever you are in the process
– whether you are already planning to study abroad, or just beginning to
consider whether it is right for you.
Learning how to interact with people from other countries and cultures
will be essential for all careers, whether in business, manufacturing,
engineering, government, academia or not-for-profit. Study abroad is one of the
best ways to gain these skills, and we want to make sure you are armed with the
information needed to make one of the most important decisions of your academic
career.
You can download your free copy of A
Student Guide to Study Abroad from any computer, phone, or e-reader. Just go to www.iie.org/studentguidedownload
and select the file format that works for you.
About A Student Guide to Study Abroad
Packed with user-friendly "how to" information offered in a
fun and engaging style, A Student Guide
to Study Abroad includes 100 practical, easy-to-follow tips and more than
200 real-life stories from students, advisers and professionals. Written by three leading study abroad and
career experts, this guide makes it
clear that study abroad is more flexible, affordable and accessible than ever
before, and that there is a study abroad option for just about everyone. The
guide addresses the needs of all students as it offers targeted advice for
students from diverse backgrounds and different fields of study, and addresses
practical considerations related to topics such as disabilities, race and
ethnicity, sexual orientation, and financial need.
Topics include:
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Deciding how to choose the right program
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Figuring out the financials
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Making the most of your time abroad
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Immersing yourself in the culture
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Staying safe and healthy
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Transitioning back to life in the States
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Incorporating the study abroad experience into a
winning job search
For more information about the book, visit: www.iie.org/studentguide. For more
information about the Generation Study Abroad campaign, visit www.generationstudyabroad.org.