Re-Entry

= Re-Entry =

//We really don't know where we've been until we come back to where we were -//
=== //only where we were may not be as it was because of who we've become, which, after all, is why we left."// === ~Bernard from Northern Exposure, upon returning from Africa.

Re-adjusting to life in North Carolina after your experience in Russia could be much more difficult than anticipated. Re-entry is a very common issue to discuss for returning study abroad participants, as you process your experiences and continue to reflect on how you've changed, what you've learned, etc. Unfortunately, we will not have enough time during our re-enty meeting to cover this topic as thoroughly as we probably should. I'm including some resources on this page for you to review once you return home. I think you will find them very helpful throughout the next month or so!

Great resource on the "Top Ten Re-entry Challenges" by Dr. Bruce La Brack: (If you read nothing else on this page, please read this!) [|Ten_Top_Immediate_Re-Entry_Challenges_BASAA-1.docx]

Graph of the normal stages you might encounter through the re-entry process by Margaret Pusch: [|Re-Entry_Worm_BASAA-2.docx]

Lessons towards utilizing study abroad towards creating your career path: [|12_Lessons_for_a_Career_Path_BASAA-1.docx]