{"id":33963,"date":"2024-09-19T08:30:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-19T12:30:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/?post_type=iie-publication&#038;p=33963"},"modified":"2024-09-20T15:09:31","modified_gmt":"2024-09-20T19:09:31","slug":"a-family-guide-to-study-abroad","status":"publish","type":"iie-publication","link":"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/publications\/a-family-guide-to-study-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"A Family Guide to Study Abroad"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>All families are unique, but the importance of family support for students seeking to study abroad is shared. With\u202f<em>A Family Guide to Study Abroad<\/em>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aifsfoundation.org\/\">AIFS Foundation<\/a> and IIE continue to provide valuable guidance on understanding the impact of and options for study abroad while updating information and tips to empower today&#8217;s students and their families to succeed.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/institute-of-international-education.mybigcommerce.com\/a-family-guide-to-study-abroad-print\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print Edition<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/institute-of-international-education.mybigcommerce.com\/a-family-guide-to-study-abroad-digital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Edition<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/publications\/guia-para-familias-sobre-estudios-en-el-extranjero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spanish Edition<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s graduates need a global mindset and international experience to compete for jobs. Studying abroad equips students with real-life, hands-on skills that no classroom can match, while opening up a world of personal and professional opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can champion study abroad as an essential component of your student\u2019s education. This book contains critical information you\u2019ll need to inform yourself, as well as support your student as they navigate the study abroad experience.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iie.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IIE-Family-Guide-cover-no-banner-English-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A book cover titled &quot;A Family Guide to Study Abroad&quot; with icons of a globe, passport, suitcases, an airplane, and a classical building. 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