Abroad View: The Global Education Community for Students
"The Abroad View Foundation is an international education organization that fosters global awareness and cross-cultural understanding among study abroad students and international students. Our aim is to promote study abroad, the acquisition of foreign languages, global awareness, and cross-cultural understanding. We seek to foster open-minded exploration and inform, challenge, and expand students’ views of the cultures, environments, and conditions of the world. The Abroad View Foundation’s primary program is the biannual publication of Abroad View (est. 1998), a leading magazine that reaches college students involved in study abroad and international education. More than 20,000 magazines are distributed to U.S. colleges and universities and distributed for free to sophomores through seniors through the facilitation and support of study abroad offices and international centers."
Glimpse Abroad
"Glimpse Abroad represents an online community of young adults devoted to
cross-cultural learning and exchange. It features first person, cultural-experience
pieces written by study abroad students, volunteers, international students and
others living abroad."
On-line Cultural Training Resource for Study Abroad
"A tutorial " developed to support and enhance a study abroad student’s
ability to make successful cultural adjustments both before going overseas and
upon return home from study abroad. It was produced primarily for traditional-aged,
undergraduate US-American University students."
Study Abroad: Now More than Ever
"This site reflects a comprehensive collection of statements about the importance
of study abroad, designed and compiled by the Center for Global Education. .
. . [It includes]personal statements from internationally recognized dignitaries,
heads of nations, statesmen and women, businessmen and women, professionals,
college and university leaders, parents and students."
TransitionsAbroad.com: Study Abroad
"Essential Programs, Articles, Resources and Websites for those who wish
to study abroad or pursue lifelong educational travel overseas."
UNESCO Studying Abroad
"This UNESCO international guide to higher-education study opportunities and scholarships offered by higher education institutions and international organizations in 129 countries includes 2.659 entries on courses and scholarships in different higher-education academic and professional disciplines. Addresses (including Internet sites), admission requirements, application deadlines, financial aid, fees and living expenses in each country and other relevant information. Entries are presented in English, French or Spanish according to the language of the country concerned." |
Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad
"A list of scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships for study and training abroad."
Europa World Year Book
These volumes contain tables of international comparisons along with basic information on international organizations. The country profiles include location; climate; language; religion; capital; recent history; government; defense; economic affairs; social welfare; education and public holidays. The statistical survey portion on each country includes area and population; principal towns; vital statistics; agriculture; forestry; fishing; mining; industry; finance; external trade; transportation; tourism; communications; media; and education. There is also a directory section which includes names and address of the government; legislature; political organizations; diplomatic representation; judicial system; religion; press; publishers; radio and television; finance; trade and industry; transportation; tourism; and atomic energy.
Culture and Customs of [Insert Country]
Religion, land, people, history, world view, art, literature, landscape,
architecture, food, dress, women, marriage, family, festivals,
leisure activities, music, dance, social customs, and lifestyles
are covered in detail in each volume. Each chapter includes a
bibliography for further reading. Countries include Africa, Argentina,
Asia, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador,
Europe, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan,
Korea, Latin America & Caribbean, Nigeria, Peru, Russia,
Somalia, Spain, Taiwan, Congo, Dominican Republic, Philippines,
Venezuela, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
Culture Shock
This series of books covers culture and customs of many countries around the world. Each book contains a bibliography. Countries include China, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.
Doing Business with Bahrain
This resource combines entries of history, geography,
economic development, business structures, marketing, financial
structures, labor issues, and general business culture.
Doing Business in South Africa
This resource combines entries of South American business subjects with data from tables, graphs, and charts. The major topics covered here are: the economy and business conditions, such as regional organizations, economic performance, investing, exchange control, taxation, trade regulation, the labor market, and entrepreneurship; commerce and industry, such as banking and the financial sector, property, telecommunications, industry, franchising, and marketing; and information on the new provinces, such as the Western Cape Province, the Eastern Cape Province, Free State Province, the North West Province, and the Gauteng Province.
Doing Business with Germany
This resource presents German government, corporate, and private business and industry information in a variety of tables, graphs, and charts. Other topics covered here include banking, investing, business culture, customs, trade, marketing, franchising, and government influence.
Doing Business in the Czech Republic
This is a very useful resource for those seeking in-depth business information on the Czech Republic. It deals with the economy, government administration of resources, corporate and private business, banking, investing, trade, industry, corporate structure, foreign trade and investing, franchising, and technology. The data presented is combined with a series of tables, graphs, and charts to integrate statistical information.
Global Etiquette Guide to Africa and the Middle East
This book gives tips to business people and tourists traveling to the Africa and the Middle East. The areas covered include the Middle East, North Africa, West Africa, Central and Eastern Africa, and Southern Africa. It describes varying cultural differences within each region. The book also gives good advice on categories of fundamental cultural orientations, language and basic vocabulary, greetings, eye contact, behavior in public places, punctuality, dress, dining and drinking, conducting a meeting, and many others.
Global Etiquette Guide to Asia
This book focuses on the correct Etiquette when doing business with Asia. The three regional areas covered are the Pacific Rim, South Asia, Central Asia, and Eurasia, and Southwest Asia and the Asian Arab World. It offers some valuable tips in fundamental cultural orientations, language and basic vocabulary, greetings, eye contact, behavior in public places, punctuality, dress, dining and drinking, conducting a meeting, and many others.
Global Etiquette Guide to Europe
This edition is divided into three sections: Western Europe, Mediterranean Europe, and Central and Eastern Europe. This book provides a plethora of information on European culture and traditions. It offers some valuable tips in fundamental cultural orientations, language and basic vocabulary, greetings, eye contact, behavior in public places, punctuality, dress, dining and drinking, conducting a meeting, and many others.
Global Etiquette Guide to Mexico and Latin America
This edition provides detailed information on the culture
and doing business with Latin American countries. The three areas
this book covers are Mexico and Central America, South America,
and the Caribbean. It describes the varying cultural differences
within each region. The book also gives good advice on categories
of fundamental cultural orientations, language and basic vocabulary,
greetings, eye contact, behavior in public places, punctuality,
dress, dining and drinking, conducting a meeting, and many others. |
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