Maybe you currently work with short-term study abroad programs — or want to do so. Maybe you lose sleep at night thinking about the enormity of planning these programs.
Perhaps you want to enhance your students’ learning experiences and maximize efficiency. Or you need to cross-train your colleagues about the nuances of short-term study abroad.
What you know for sure is that you’re looking for an affordable, high quality training tool that doesn’t require time away from the office.
We have what you and your campus colleagues are looking for!
(drum roll please…)
Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroads:
Where Planning Missteps Meet Cultural Blunders
Here’s what you get immediate access to:
- A 114-page program planning Resource Guide with concrete action steps
- Two 90-minute recordings chock full of practical solutions to the most pressing problems in short-term study abroad programming
- Tips and ideas from study abroad professionals
- Class website with bonus web resources
- Bonus interview with seasoned short-term study abroad professional
In this self-study class, you’ll gain knowledge of vital planning, logistical, and cultural components that must be considered when exploring short-term study abroad program development.
You’ll also receive detailed and specific examples of missteps and blunders that will help you to craft actionable steps required to develop and deliver more safe, sound, and sustainable short-term programs abroad.
We cover 4 key study abroad topics:
- Marketing
- Culture
- Budgeting
- Safety/Emergency Planning
Our always current professional development system
This is a series of go-at-your-own pace “instant-access” classes based on the live workshops we held in July 2011. As soon as you register, you’ll receive an email with a link to our private members-only website that you can access as often as you like 24/7.
You’ll have immediate access to the 2 90-minute workshop recordings + 114-page Resource Guide + bonus resources.
Oh, and did I mention that you get lifetime updates for free? Yes, you read that right! Whenever we refresh the program you will have full access to every update. Most people make you pay for “version 2.0″, but we’d like to give it to you on the house.
What are the advantages of a go-at-your-own pace teleclass? You get the course content now – so you don’t have to wait for the next live class (if we even offer it again) in order to cure your short-term study abroad headaches. You can listen to the whole thing in one afternoon…or take your time. And, since this is a teleclass instead of a webinar you’re not chained to your computer. You can download everything to your computer or iPod and listen to the class recording while you jog, grocery shop or do the dishes!
Who will benefit from this tool for educators?
Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroads is especially useful for:
- Study abroad program administrators
- Faculty interested leading programs abroad
- Graduate students entering the field
Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroad is also a cost-effective training tool for study abroad offices. If your institution’s faculty handbook needs to be resuscitated, this home-study course is appropriate for you.
About Us
Cate Brubaker is an intercultural education designer and founder of SmallPlanetStudio.com. 
With over 15 years experience in international education as a teacher, intercultural trainer, and program developer, Cate has consulted and delivered workshops for a variety of organizations such as EF Educational Tours, VIF International Education, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Michigan State University, World View, New Mind, and others. Cate is President of SIETAR-NC and was recently elected to the SIETAR-USA Board.
Cate became interested in short-term study abroad as a PhD candidate at Michigan State University, where she worked part-time in the study abroad office, taught for a study abroad program in Germany, and wrote her dissertation on short-term study abroad. Originally from Oregon, Cate lived in Germany for nearly four years, and has worked and traveled throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. She currently lives in Carrboro, NC.
Missy Gluckmann is the founder of Melibee Global Education Consulting. Her blog, www.melibeeglobal.co
m, is where she shares stories, tools and coordinates seminars for international educators. Missy also developed an international speaker series for those who want to inspire their students and communities. She is also a passionate cross-cultural trainer.
A graduate of the MA program in International Education Administration at the School for International Training in Vermont, Missy lived abroad twice (Switzerland and England) and has traveled to more than 20 countries. She has advised and administered study abroad programs at New York University, Marymount College (now Fordham University), Rockland Community College (SUNY) and Western Connecticut State University. She left the university arena for four years to serve as an Account Executive and Human Resource Consultant at Cartus, one of the world’s largest relocation companies.
No Risk Money Back Guarantee
We know that Short-Term Study Abroad Crossroads will help you develop and deliver more safe, sound, and sustainable short-term programs abroad. But if after participating in the course and applying the strategies you learn you aren’t completely satisfied, we will refund you in full. So there’s no risk to you if you sign up for the course because of our money back guarantee.
- TeleClass Participant.
Interested?
Just click on the “Add to Cart” button below to get instant access to:
- A 114-page Guide
- Two 90-minute recordings
- Bonus resources
- All course updates – free!
This training tool is only $157!
Image: Cate Brubaker