Minority Students and Study Abroad: Articles and Resources
Many resources are conveniently located on the Web, while others may take more work to track down at your university library or local bookstore.
Online Articles and Resources
Diversity Issues in Study Abroad
This booklet documents the study abroad experiences of minority students from Brown University.
"Voicing Concern about Discrimination Abroad: The History and Experiences of Voices of Change in Working with US Students in Spain"
This article appeared in the SAFETI On-Line Newsletter (Volume 1, Number 2, Spring - Summer 2000) and discusses Voices of Change, an organization "dedicated to combating racism and discrimination and is committed to supporting positive experiences for all students studying abroad."
"The Overseas Option: Life, Lessons and Adventure"
This article appeared in the Black Collegian and discusses the personal and world-wide implications of international experiences.
International Service-Learning: For A World Of Difference
This article appeared in the Black Collegian and discusses the benefits of service learning in study abroad programs.
"Global
Study: A World of Possibilities"
This article appeared in Black Collegian (February 1997) and presents encouragement and an overview of study abroad.
"Toward Reconciliation in the Motherland: Race, Class, Nationality, Gender and the Complexities of American Student Presence at the
University of Ghana, Legon"
In the Fall 2001 issue of the journal Frontiers, Jennifer Landau and Cavid Chioni Moore present research about African American students and their experiences studying in Ghana.
Underrepresented Populations in Education Abroad
More online resources from NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Print and Film Resources
Go Girl! The Black Woman's Book of Travel and Adventure (1997)
This book edited by Elaine
Lee contains 52 travel pieces presenting the perspective of black women, mostly African Americans. Contributors include Maya Angelou, Jill Nelson, Alice Walker and Jamaica Kincaid.
A Good Return
This film dicusses reverse culture shock and features the experience of an African-American couple.
Struggle and Success: The African American Experience in Japan
This film discusses how, despite the perception in the United States of discrimination and racism in Japan, some African-American professionals find success and satisfaction in that country.
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