Congratulations on Completing a Life-Changing Experience!

You’ve returned from studying abroad. Congratulations on completing a life-changing experience! What’s next?

Now is your chance to reflect upon your experience and settle back into life in the United States. What changes do you see in your environment now that you have an outside perspective? How have you changed by studying abroad?

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ students posing next to an attraction in South Korea

 

Get Connected

'Like' the Education Abroad Office on Facebook and 'Follow' our Instagram to stay connected with all things international. Get information about upcoming education abroad programs, opportunities for life after studying abroad, campus international events, travel tips, fun facts, trivia, contests, photos, and much more! 

Enter into an Education Abroad Contest

Share your experiences with the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University community by entering the photo or video contest!

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Become a ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Global Ambassador

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ’s Global Ambassador (GA) program is designed to promote a globally-focused education at ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ State University (²ÝÁñÊÓƵ).  Each member of this select group of undergraduate, graduate, and international students serves as a knowledgeable and passionate representative of ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ’s global experiences, promoting and supporting the efforts of the Office of Global Education in a variety of ways: 

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Deal with Reverse-Culture Shock

The resources below can help you get connected and discover ways to process your experiences abroad. Please visit the links for access to tools designed to help students return home and deal with reverse culture shock.

  •  (Start at Module 2.3): This website offers valuable resources for returned students to process their transition. It is important for
    students to be aware of reverse-culture shock, and the information on this website is a great place to start. Pay attention to the top ten lists provided that explain some of the emotions you might feel and coping strategies.
     
  • : This a great article about transitioning home after a meaningful experience abroad.

  • : This study abroad handbook provides great information about re-entry into your home country and dealing with the different stages of returning.

Talk to a Program Coordinator

If you would like to talk to someone about settling back into life in the United States, don't hesitate to stop by the Education Abroad Office to talk to one of our advisors. The EAO is located below.

²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Campus
Academic Learning Center
480 Bartow Ave. 
Suite 5625, MD 4804 
²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, GA 30144 

Phone: (470) 578-6336

Advising Hours: M-F, 9 am - 4 pm

Go Abroad Again

Now that you have returned from going abroad, are you trying to figure out ways to travel again? Below you will find links to information about additional opportunities to go abroad after graduating from ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ, or during a semester break.

Don’t forget that you can study abroad more than once through the ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ Education Abroad Office!