Talking Religion: Religious Diversity in Study Abroad Advising
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https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v30i1.399Keywords:
Religion, Study abroad, Education abroad, US study abroad studentsAbstract
Religion is an important element in the lives of many students in the United States who study abroad. It is likewise an important element in many of the societies where these students go to study. Even so, there is very little in the literature about how to leverage religion to enhance the study abroad experience. This essay will look at the role of faith in US American society in the context of international education and will provide some suggestions on how study abroad practitioners can direct students to effectively use religion to learn about their host culture.
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