- [Check in at East Hall, Room 101 – 632 SW Hall St.]
- [Check in at East Hall, Room 101 – 632 SW Hall St.]
- Study Abroad Club – Find the PSU Education Abroad group on Facebook. Search for “Portland State Education Abroad”.
- INTL 4/571: Understanding the International Experience Course Description: Examination of communication-based, cultural, economic, emotional, physical, political, religious, and social aspects of an overseas of community-based international/ intercultural experience. Presentation of strategies for development of an appropriate level of preparation to meet challenges of working and traveling in an international/ intercultural setting. Emphasis on general methodology and process required to develop personal awareness and resources for successful field experience. Also offered as BST 471 and LING 471. Contact: for more information
Where can I learn more?
1. Attend a Study Abroad Drop-in advising session: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the year.
2. During Fall Quarter only: Attend our Study Abroad 101 Info Sessions offered each week (during Fall Quarter) in East Hall.
3. Email general questions:
4. Schedule an appointment with an Education Abroad advisor by calling 503-725-4094 or email
Resources at PSU:
Books/ Articles:
Maximizing Study Abroad: A Students Guide to Strategies for Language and Culture Learning and Use
by R. Michael Paige, Andrew D. Cohen, Barbara Kappler, and Julie C. Chi
Aimed at students who want to make the most of their study abroad experience, this flexible and user-friendly guide helps students identify and use a wide variety of language and culture learning strategies. The guide begins with three inventories designed to help students be more aware of how they currently learn language and culture. The following sections provide students with tools and creative activities they can use to enhance their favored learning strategies and try out unfamiliar ones. Students can use this guide as they prepare for study abroad, during their experience, and once they return to maximize their experience. More information on Maximizing Study Abroad
Resources in the Greater Portland Metro Area:
Rotary International Dist 5100
15115 SW Sequoia Pkwy, Portland, OR 97224 View map
503-620-8055
International Association
3645 SE 32nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202 View map
503-972-1770
World Trade Club
200 SW Market St, Suite L103, Portland, OR 97201-5705 View map
503-223-9420
World Affairs Council of Oregon (WAC)
620 SW Main Street, Suite 133, Portland, OR 97205
502-274-7488
Global & Multicultural Resource Center (GMRC)
Sixth Avenue Building at PSU
1950 SW 6th Ave, Room 121, Portland, OR 97201
503-725-8191
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