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It is important to recognize how cultural differences
impact perceptions of race and ethnicity. Regardless of your destination, begin now
by researching how race and ethnicity are understood and defined within the society.
You can alleviate potential misunderstandings by learning in advance as much as you
can about the culture where you'll be living. Explore resources, including
stories, blogs, scholarship opportunities and more. Get started now!
Diversity Abroad: A
website dedicated to helping students of color study abroad; includes advice, scholarship
information, student testimonials, and more.
AllAbroad.us: A
website advocating for increased participation and diversity in study abroad.
There are sections for students, parents and faculty/staff. See the "Mentor" section
with video clips of mentors answering questions about study abroad. Scholarship
opportunities available.
Bardoli
Global: An organization "dedicated to empowering historically underserved
student leaders of color to embark on life- changing international exchange and study
abroad programs" through scholarships and support services.
Brown
University's Diversity Issues in Study Abroad Handbook: A collection of student
quotes addressing diversity issues including ethnicity, heritage, sexual orientation,
religion, minority/majority issues, physical appearance and language.
PLATO: Project
for Learning Abroad, Training & Outreach: a project addressing some of the issues
and challenges ethnicity may play in the study abroad experience for underrepresented
students, and linking to additional information, resources, and scholarships; this
site includes the top 10 reasons for students from African-American, Hispanic-American,
Native American, and Asian/Pacific Islander Backgrounds to study abroad.
Top
10 Reasons for African American Students to Go Abroad: Advice for African
American students on studying abroad.
Black Expats 2.0 (article)
"For years, when it came to taking advantage of international travel, young black college grads lagged behind their peers. No more. International living is booming among millennials." Read more...
Scholarships
for Students of Color, Michigan State University: a comprehensive list of scholarships
available to students of color considering study abroad.
Office for Multicultural Affairs
International
Students Organization
CISCO
(Chinese Inter-Regional Student Cultural Organization)
EKTA
(for students of South Asian heritage)
KASS
(Korean American Students of Smith)
Nosotras
(for Latina students)
SACSA
(Smith African and Caribbean Students Association)
Southeast
Asian Alliance at Smith
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