International Service Learning Study Abroad Handbook

Table of Contents

 * Chapters:
 * /Introduction/ Ethical global citizenship and service learning. Relationships Long-term and sustainable partnerships in other countries General guidelines
 * /Respect/ Introduction Traveling with a group Cultural norms Appropriate Dress Alcohol and Drugs The Camera Displays of materialism and “wealth”
 * /Relationships/ Introduction Developing relationships Power and equity Confidentiality Sustaining relationships when you leave
 * /Service/ Helping vs. Service Who is it for? Short term vs. long term Giving and Receiving
 * /Resources/ Introduction Eco-systems Carbon footprint
 * /Identity shifts/ Introduction Ways that you are culturally different with regard to religion, sexuality, values and norms – how will that play itself out in another context? What might you want to think about before you go? Gender/Sexual Orientation Race Religion Culture Shock Homesickness Boredom
 * /About Where You're Going/ Research, Media, Communication, Technology
 * /Safety/ Risk Reduction, having a plan, Buddy system.
 * /Health/
 * /Housing/ Options and Conditions
 * /PART 2: Introduction/
 * /Pre-departure Basics/
 * /About Where You're Going/
 * /Housing/