Studying abroad can be a time of challenges, intense learning and personal growth. For many years, participants may continue to reevaluate ideas and events in the context of the broader cultural perspectives they acquired abroad. In addition, you may find yourself changing and learning in response to the changes experienced by your student. This can be a significant time in both your lives in which you can play an important role.
Suggested Readings
- "Before They Go Abroad.” James McCommons. Better Homes and Gardens magazine, August 2006
- NAFSA’s What Parents Need to Know! Before, During and After Education Abroad
- Communicating with Strangers: An Introduction to Intercultural Communication. William B. Gudykunst and Young Yun Kim
- American-Cultural Patterns: A Cross-Cultural Perspective. Edward C. Stewart and Milton J. Bennett (especially chapters 4 and 5)
- Survival Kit for Overseas Living. Robert Kohls
- Trans-Cultural Study Guide. Grey Bryan, Ken Darrow, Dan Morrow, Brad Palmquist
- Surviving Re-entry: A Readjustment Manual for Parents
Learning Abroad Center
Parent Orientation Presentation, December 2023
Additional Resources
- Cross-Cultural Resources
- Learning Abroad Center's Cancellation Policy
- Employability Benefits of Learning Abroad
- Pack & Fly- Getting Ready to Go Abroad
- Power of Attorney
Other University of Minnesota Resources
- University of Minnesota Onestop
Registrar, financial aid, student billing, etc. - Information and forms related to financial aid
- Information and forms related to the education tax credit
- Office of Admissions for the University of Minnesota Twin Cities
- University of Minnesota policies pertaining to student conduct
- Office for Equity and Diversity
- Disability Resource Center
- Program for Sexual Violence
Governmental Resources
Explore international travel resources from the US Department of State.
Health & Insurance
- International Society of Travel Medicine
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Cultural Insurance Services International
- Safety issues abroad
Additional Resources
- A resource of websites and publications related to study, work and travel abroad, including information on safety issues abroad
- Voting procedures while abroad
See also other newspaper websites from around the world to gain other (non-US) perspectives on particular issues or incidents.