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Series 2A covers ten topical discussions around CRIME PREVENTION.

There are 10 ‘CHOICE’ Discussion Card sets in the CRIME PREVENTION series.

Game 1) KNIFE CULTURE

Game 2) GUN CULTURE

Game 3) DRUGS AWARENESS

Game 4) CRIME

Game 5) ANGER

Game 6) GANG CULTURE

Game 7) SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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Game 9) VANDALISM

Game 10) ALCOHOL ABUSE

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International study is an important part of equipping yourself to handle a career in an increasingly globally interdependent world. The number of students studying abroad has been growing every year. This is inevitable as the world becomes smaller and it is easier to get from one place to another.

The study abroad experience is no longer restricted to the typical “junior year abroad”. Not only are students considering full-time options but also looking at specialised programs, distance education or summer study programs that they can enrol at in a university abroad. Many people even go back to study while midway in their careers. New destinations have also opened up and it has become par for the course to consider study options in places like Asia and South America. Students are increasingly going to study in non-traditional destinations, and increasingly to non English-speaking countries.

For example, students pick countries like China and India for the educational experience as well as the cultural expansion that such countries offer. They are able to learn new languages and skills that would otherwise not be available to them. The world is truly getting flatter as Thomas Friedman has noted in his renowned book, and international study is a key component of this flattening.

Governments are also extending more encouragement and support to international students than ever before. In the US, for example, the Fulbright US Student Program, the Gilman Scholarships for undergraduates with financial need, and new National Security Language Initiative programs focused on language learning are just some of the well-known scholarships available.

According to the Open Doors report on international educational exchange 2006, the 20 most popular destinations for study abroad are United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Mexico, Germany, China, Ireland, Costa Rica, Japan, Austria, New Zealand, Czech Republic, Greece, Chile, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, and India. Of these, only five are primarily English-speaking, and most are located outside Western Europe. The Open Doors report is published by the Institute of International Education, the leading not-for-profit educational and cultural exchange organization in the United States. While the report is reflective only of American students, it can be taken to be broadly indicative of the trend in other countries as well.

Open Doors 2006 data also reveals that the largest growth area is short-term study. This means that a majority of US students are electing summer study programs or other programs last for less than a semester. Summer study programs offer increased flexibility for those who are not able to make the kind of time commitment that a full time course would require.

The range of reasons why a particular international student might chose one destination country over another for study is quite wide and includes the perceived quality and reputation of the country’s education provision, its accessibility, affordability and the employability of the qualification obtained.

Countries are taking a keen interest in this area as a one of booming growth. Regular education fairs, national marketing strategies, easier immigration policies, an increase in programs in English and regional education hubs are some of the ways in which they are trying to lure the new generation of international students. These young people, for whom borders are meant to be crossed and ‘global citizen’ is more than a buzzword, are defining a new educational ethos across the world.

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It is important that students choose an appropriate study abroad program to get the most out of an international experience. Because there are a variety of program types, structures, locations, and requirements… it is worth the time and effort it takes to find a study program that meets your individual academic and personal needs.

Study Abroad Programs have distinctive characteristics, like students, and thus it is important to find the right “match” between the student and the program. Your friend, or sister, or teacher may have participated in a program that was “absolutely great” for them, but may not be a good fit for you. Thus, a glowing recommendation from someone who went on a program is not necessarily the most appropriate approach to choosing a program.

• Understand your needs and characteristics before choosing a study abroad  program
• Explore several options and compare program characteristics
• Choose a study abroad program that fits your needs and characteristics

Your Needs and Characteristics

Ask yourself these questions, and get a friend or family member to confer with you on these topics.

What type of courses do you need to take (major requirements, major electives, general education requirements or lower-division courses, electives)?

What academic topics do you need (and want) to study (only your major, or a mix of academic disciplines)?

Does your home institution approve experiential courses (ie, internships, field study, independent study, independent research, service-learning, touring)?

Can you take courses in another language / are you sufficiently fluent?

Do you have beginning or intermediate foreign language skills?

Does your home institution have requirements about the number of weeks and/or contact hours the courses must fulfill to transfer credit?

Would you feel comfortable living in a fast-paced, urban city where it is difficult to make friends and interact with locals living in a city?

Do you feel comfortable using public transportation (buses, taxis, trains)?

Would you prefer to live in a community where you can easily navigate your way, and meet local people?

Does the weather bother you? Have you experienced the type of climate common to the host country you are considering?

Are you a self-starter, outgoing, and self-motivated, experienced in exploring new/different situations?

Do you prefer functioning in a group with leaders and/or guides making decisions for you and being surrounded by others much like yourself?

Do you have any dietary, medical or mental health needs?

Do you want to become a “specialist” in one location (language and culture and history and current events) or do you want a comparative perspective of several different places and perspectives?

Have your friends or family ever called you “high maintenance”? Do you have a high level of attention to conveniences, personal appearance, the newest fads or specific activities?

Do you enjoy camping, hiking, backpacking, “roughing it”?

Do you have a good sense of how (and if) you will use alcohol in a mature setting? Have you ever been disruptive of others or put your well-being at risk with alcohol?

Have you ever traveled before? Outside the U.S.? If yes, how long and where?

How long have you ever been away from “home” before, away from family and friends?

What type of leisure activities do you enjoy? What do you do with your “free-time”?

Program Types

Direct enrollment
Explore colleges and universities in other countries, and directly enroll in a study abroad program that allows “transient” or “international” students.

Exchange
Utilize an established relationship through your school that exchanges students with another designated college or university.

Program provider
Participate in a program administered by an organization offering study abroadsupport services.

Faculty-led
Participate in a program administered by a U.S. college or university and taught by a U.S. professor.

Location

Country
Location, geography, language, population, economic/industrial development, cost of living, food, health and safety conditions, climate, ease of transportation, etc.

Language
Do you have beginner, intermediate, or advanced language skills in the host country primary language? What is the English language fluency of the local population?

Community / City size
Cosmopolitan city, Urban city, industrial city, suburban city, town, rural community

Host institution
Enrollment size, percentage of local students and international students, urban campus or enclosed campus, facilities available, teaching style, language of instruction, grading/assessment style, academic options, academic rigor, distance from housing,

Living conditions
Homestay, residence hall, apartment, house, hotel, with all Americans, with all locals, distance to shopping, entertainment, school, transportation, shared or not, cost of living, where will you eat meals?

Here are a few pros and cons of various study abroad programs

Direct Enrollment

Pros
– Authentic academic experience with locals.
– Immersion with local students
– Likely to be less expensive.

Cons
– Unfamiliar administrative bureaucracy, teaching style, support services.
– Unexpected costs.

Exchange

Pros
– Tuition cost will be the same as you pay on your home campus.
– Your campus has an established contact person at host institution.

Cons
– Unfamiliar administrative bureaucracy, teaching style, support services.
– Unexpected costs.

Program Provider

Pros
– Support services established for the needs of U.S. students.
– You get what you pay for.

Cons
– You pay extra for support services.
– Sometimes isolated/marginalized from host country people and culture.

Faculty-led

Pros
– Most of the time, accompanied by a professor you know and trust.
– Take classes that are familiar and similar to what you would take on your home campus.
– In a group of U.S. students, most often from your home school.

Cons
– Take classes that are familiar and similar to what you would take on your home campus.
– In a group of U.S. students, most often from your home school.
– Faculty not necessarily trained to provide full-service support and study abroad best practices and standards.

Country

Pros
– Someplace that excites you.
– A pleasant break from your “home”.

Cons
– Not what you expected.
– Do not like the weather, or food, or living conditions.
– Not comfortable with under-developed status, OR strategy for political or economic development.

Language

Pros
– Language was less of an obstacle than expected.
– I would like to learn a new language now.

Cons
– Language was a bigger obstacle than expected.
– I did not have the level of language skills I thought I had.

Community/City

Pros
– Love the different shops, restaurants, activities.
– Just the right size.
– Experienced new activities that I never knew I would like.
– Transportation was easy.
– Scenic and/or comfortable.

Cons
– Too big or too small for my enjoyment.
– It was hard to meet locals, or make friends with locals.
– Transportation was not adequate.
– City was ugly, dirty, noisy, boring…

Host Institution

Pros
– Love that it was much bigger or smaller than my home campus.
– Conducive to meeting local students and making friends
– Local professor and students were friendly, helpful and welcoming of foreign students.
– Courses were meaningful and challenging and motivated me to learn more.

Cons
– Hate that it was much bigger or smaller than my home campus.
– Not conducive to meeting locals or making friends.
– Local professors did not like or know how to deal with foreign students.
– Courses too easy or too hard.

Living Conditions

Pros
– Love my housing.
– Lived close to campus.
– Cost of living was less than the U.S.
– Conducive to meeting locals and making friends.
– I felt so comfortable because it was similar to what I am used to, OR because it was new and something I liked.
– Made it easy to focus on academics.

Cons
– Hate my housing.
– Lived too far from campus.
– Cost of living was so much more than the U.S.
– Not conducive to meeting locals and making friends.
– I felt so uncomfortable because it was something I could not adapt to.
– A huge distraction from my academics.

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