Phil Borges

The number of study abroad programs is growing rapidly each year.  According to The Institute of International Education there is a growing trend to develop study abroad programs that are customized to students’ needs.  Some things I have learned you should consider when looking for your ideal program are: Community based Issues–Are the issues (i.e. [...]

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In 2002 National Geographic conducted a survey accessing the geographic literacy of 18 to 24 year olds in 9 industrialized countries.  The United States came in next to last—85% could not find Afghanistan on a map; 56% could not find India and 30% could not find the Pacific Ocean.  Last year less than 1% of [...]

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