Returning Students

KSU students posing next to an attraction in South Korea

You’ve returned from studying abroad. Congratulations on completing a life-changing experience! What’s next?

Now is your chance to reflect upon your experience and settle back into life in the United States. What changes do you see in your environment now that you have an outside perspective? How have you changed by studying abroad?

  • Get Connected

    'Like' the Education Abroad Office on Facebook and 'Follow' our Instagram to stay connected with all things international. Get information about upcoming education abroad programs, opportunities for life after studying abroad, campus international events, travel tips, fun facts, trivia, contests, photos, and much more!

    • Career Services Workshop

      Career Services, in conjunction with the Education Abroad Office, offers workshops on Incorporating Education Abroad into Your Career Path. This workshop will allow students to reflect on what skills they learned during their study abroad experience and will teach them how to incorporate those skills and experiences into their resumes and future job interviews. Workshops are offered every fall and spring semester.

      For more information, please contact us at educationabroad@kennesaw.edu.

      • Deal with Reverse-Culture Shock

        The resources below can help you get connected and discover ways to process your experiences abroad. Please visit the links for access to tools designed to help students return home and deal with reverse-culture shock.

        • How to Deal with Reverse-Culture Shock (Start at Module 2.3): This website offers valuable resources for returned students to process their transition. It is important for
          students to be aware of reverse-culture shock, and the information on this website is a great place to start. Pay attention to the top ten lists provided that explain some of the emotions you might feel and coping strategies.
           
        • Relationships, Roots, and Unpacking: A great article about transitioning home after a meaningful experience abroad.

        • Reverse-Culture Shock: This study abroad handbook provides great information about re-entry into your home country and dealing with the different stages of returning.

        • A toolkit for Returned Students: This toolkit provides important information about the re-entry process, including the emotional aspects, social actions, and academic advice.

        • Talk to a Program Coordinator

          If you would like to talk to someone about settling back into life in the United States, don't hesitate to stop by the Education Abroad Office to talk to one of our advisors. The EAO is located at

          Kennesaw Campus
          Academic Learning Center
          480 Bartow Ave. 
          Suite 5625, MD 4804 
          Kennesaw, GA 30144 

          Phone: (470) 578-6336

          Advising Hours: M-F, 9 am - 4 pm

          • Go Abroad Again

            Now that you have returned from going abroad, are you trying to figure out ways to travel again? Below you will find links to information about additional opportunities to go abroad after graduating from Kennesaw, or during a semester break.

            Don’t forget that you can study abroad more than once through the KSU Education Abroad Office!

             

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