International Service Learning Study Abroad Handbook

__NOTOC__ __NOEDITSECTION__ 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/ School life I 25%