Overview
Domestic study away programs offer students who opt out of international study abroad programs the opportunity to gain important cultural and academic experiences all without leaving the United States.
By expanding the concept of study abroad to study away, the range of experiences that can move students toward living effectively with difference is greatly expanded. (Sobania & Braskamp, 2009)
Strategies
Keep Costs Down
Many students who opt for domestic study away programs do so because traditional study abroad programs are cost prohibitive. Try to strike a balance between affordable and academically enriching.
Strike a Balance Between Activities
Students who participate in domestic study away programs report wanting to engage in a range of activities that further their political, social growth as well as their academic growth.
References
- Kasha M. Klinegores (University of South Carolina): Overview and Benefits of Cultural Exploration
- Donald Mitchell Jr. & Dmitri C. Westbrook (2016): Developing Multicultural Competence for Preparing Student Affairs Professionals Through a Study Away Program
- Courtney Meyers & Shannon Arnold (2016): Student Expectations and Reflections of a Study Away Course Experience to Washington, D.C.