Alumni
Welcome Home!
Most students tell us that the hardest part of the Study Abroad process in coming home! The deeper and more meaningful the experience you had abroad, the more challenging the re-entry process will be. Not to worry – just like “culture shock,” the growing pains of Re-entry Shock are short-lived and a normal part of the process.
The best way to prepare yourself for re-entry to the U.S. is to inform yourself about the process! Please see the “Re-Entry Shock” link for helpful information and articles. And don’t forget – Team Study Abroad is here for you!! We’ve all been there, and we have plenty of tissue in our office if ever you’re in need for some genuine empathy! Lean on us.
Another wonderful way to incorporate your international adventure into your life back in the U.S. is to get involved in the international academic community at CSU, Chico. Attend our Welcome Home Party. Become a peer mentor to an incoming exchange student. Work with the Study Abroad Office to recruit future participants. Help with Orientation. Click on the “Getting Involved” and “Mentor/Buddy Program” links to find out how you can help!
Gandhi said, “We must become the change we want to see.”
What are you waiting for? Together, we can make a difference!