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Understanding the GLST Experience: A Comprehensive Guide to Study Abroad and Cultural Integration

This guide provides an introduction to the GLST program, focusing on its purpose in guiding students through their study abroad journey. It emphasizes the importance of personal goal-setting, cultural understanding, and networking with peers. The program includes pre-departure preparation, in-country experiences, and re-entry reflection, addressing challenges like culture shock and facilitating cross-cultural competency. Through interactive learning and community engagement, GLST prepares students for meaningful experiences abroad, ensuring their study abroad experience continues even after returning home.

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Understanding the GLST Experience: A Comprehensive Guide to Study Abroad and Cultural Integration

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  1. What is GLST? Introduction to the Basics

  2. What is the purpose of GLST? • Guiding the Study Abroad Journey • Prompting your thinking • Connecting to your major • Networking with your study abroad peers • Other goals/Outcomes

  3. GLST 390 “Pre-Departure” Determining Personal Goals Understanding Cultural/ Social Characteristics of host/home site(s) Evaluating resources about home/host culture Defining “culture”

  4. GLST 392 “In-Country” Fieldwork “Culture Shock” Going to the Market (& Beyond) On being an American Exploring cross-cultural competency Investigating My “World” Listening with Cross-Cultural Ears Souvenir?

  5. GLST 392 Re-Entry (done upon departure from Study Abroad site) Capstone Prompts Re-entry Shock Preparing for GLST 490

  6. GLST Courses GLST 392 “Just because you’re back in Binghamton doesn’t mean your study abroad experience is over!”

  7. Online Learning Environment (Bb)

  8. blackboard.binghamton.edu Interactive Asynchronous Self-managed and Self-paced Community of Practice

  9. Must do’s!

  10. Must do’s!

  11. Scheduling

  12. Session Schedules

  13. Making Your Own Schedule

  14. FAQs

  15. How will I know my section? • Check your schedule, Bb, and emails from GLST

  16. How much time per exercise? Estimated to be no more than 3 hrs from beginning to end

  17. Can I do this course from my smart phone? NO!

  18. Tips for Success

  19. Technology Tips

  20. Our Syllabus is Our Contract • The course syllabus spells out the instructor’s expectations of the student • And what students can expect from the instructor • Assignments • Grading policies • Pre-Departure Agreement • http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/THHB9CL • Digital Signature required!

  21. Attend Face-To-Face Meetings

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