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Student Diversity Abroad
Living in different cultures
means experience and engaging with different social norms and
mores, as well as different levels of availability with regards to
resources. Familiarize yourself with the information and links
below to prepare yourself for dealing with aspects of your identity
that may come up while abroad.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who
intend to study abroad should check in with the DCGE and
Quinnipiac University's Office of Disability Services. The DCGE needs to know of disabilities so that it may advice you
appropriately on your choice of study abroad destination.
Additionally, please feel free to check with your host
institution (or to have the DCGE check) on the availability of
disability services in your destination.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/
Financially Challenged Students
Students facing difficulty in
financing their time abroad might investigate our page on this
site geared toward payment and financing for study abroad.
Additionally, thre are a multitude of resources provided by
affiliate organizations, non-profit organizations, academic
institutions, and other bodies that are available to be applied
for by the student. The awarding of these assistance measures is
not guaranteed, but can go a long way toward lessening the
financial burden of time abroad. Also, feel free to come visit
the DCGE for tips on how to budget appropriately for your time
abroad in whatever your destination may be. The DCGE may also be
able to provide you with more specific resources tailored to your
particular study abroad needs. Always feel free to do research on
your own, and approach the DCGE with any questions you may have.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/
LGBTQ Students
Norms and mores relating to
gender and sexual identity and expression vary by country,
community, and region. It is important to understand that coming
out in some places may be an act greeted warmly, and in others
greeted quite unpleasantly. Non-heterosexuality is sometimes a
crime in various destinations, and certain physical behaviors may
carry differing social connotations than they do here. Take
social attitudes toward sexuality and gender into consideration
while going abroad. Always feel free to contact the DCGE for
assistance on these matters, and for important things to consider
when making your study abroad decision.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/
First Generation Students
Being a first generation
student going abroad can be an overwhelming experience for some,
but it is always rewarding. The link below, crafted by Diversity
Abroad, contains some helpful advice for first generation
students seeking to spend time abroad. Always feel free to
contact the DCGE for support. While abroad, do not be afraid to
form friends within your cohort or students and the local
community. Support networks can be found everywhere, if one only
knows where to look.
http://www.diversityabroad.com/
Racial, Religious, and Ethnic
Minority Status
While abroad, the demography of
your destination country and community will differ from that in
the United States. As a result, so may your status as a student
of minority status. It is very important to remember that
frequently, regardless of other characteristics you may have, you
will be recognized as an American first, and anything else
second. Given cultural differences, locals may act quite
differently regarding your minority status than most people do
here. If you are in a very homogenous area of an ethnic or
cultural group different from yours, you might expect to be
treated as a curiosity. It is important to remember that these
actions are not usually ones of hostility, but of novelty and
interest. Always remember to put your own safety first, and that
you are operating in a different culture under different social
constructions.
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