The Other Possibility: Successful Study Abroad with a Mental Health Condition

The Other Possibility: Successful Study Abroad with a Mental Health Condition 0

According to the National Survey on Student Engagement (2010), 15.4% of college students with mental health disabilities have studied abroad by the spring of their senior year – close to the same percentage (16.1%) as non-disabled students in the survey. At a recent study abroad conference over 250 professionals chose to attend our panel session [...]

A Series of Starts

A Series of Starts 2

Ever wonder how the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange provides technical assistance and advising to individuals and professionals? This is one example of a common request and some insight into the work that goes into each and every question.

A Well-Oiled Machine: “My” Japan

A Well-Oiled Machine: “My” Japan 2

Images of Japan post-earthquake and tsunami have bombarded us recently, making it difficult for anyone familiar with Japan to remember the extreme organization and efficiency of this awe-inspiring nation. I recently read a Newsweek article, “Apocalypse Now?”, which said  “Before now, Japan has never been pitied”.  I found this profoundly moving, not just because as [...]