Academic Reintegration

Returned students often find new or deepened academic interests. World Learning helps students find ways to actively integrate their new knowledge, interests and skills into their university experience. Students may want to become a professor’s assistant in a particular class of interest or may want to obtain a copy of student videos produced while abroad. World Learning’s networks, listservs, and letters from Academic Directors can facilitate your transition back into your academic pursuits.

Check out World Learning’s conferences page to explore upcoming conferences that may benefit you.

Visit the Opportunities and Scholarships page to search for ways to maximize your international experience. 

Conferences of Interest

Below are conferences that often offer opportunities for students to present research projects.
 
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is a member organization promoting international education and providing professional development opportunities to the field. Hundreds of NAFSA members volunteer to serve the Association and advocate for international education.

Latin American Studies Symposium
Birmingham Southern College, Alabama. This inter- and multi-disciplinary event is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to present their research in a professional setting. The Symposium has grown to become one of the largest in Latin American Studies, with students from over 30 colleges and universities participating last year.

National Conferences on Undergraduate Research (NCUR)
Annual undergraduate research conference held at a different institution each year, draws 2,000 students and faculty members.

Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR)
Biannual undergraduate research conference; annual «Posters on the Hill» event – poster session in Washington, D.C.

Other national conferences

Sigma XI Annual Meeting Student Research Conference.
Each November, Sigma Xi leaders and highly motivated undergraduate students gather to share information, ideas and camaraderie at the Sigma Xi Annual Meeting and Student Research Conference.

Undergraduate Research Community for Human Sciences
This initiative will create a framework and community to augment the scholarship of learning and teaching in preparing students for graduate educations, the workplace, and responsible citizenship.

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students
The ABRCMS is the largest multidisciplinary student conference in the United States. Each year, the conference attracts approximately 2,600 individuals, including 1650 undergraduate students, 300 graduate students/ postdoctoral scientists and 750 faculty and administrators.

Writing about your study abroad experience

These online and print publications are always searching for quality writers and contributors.
 
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