The 4 F's: Overcoming Barriers to Study Abroad

The 4 F's of Studying Abroad were first conceived by Dr. Marjorie Ganz, Director of the Study Abroad & International Exchange Program at Spelman College. We at IIEPassport.org had the privilege of speaking with Ms. Constance Lundy, Director of International Programs & Services at Lincoln University, who shared some of her wisdom on overcoming these four potential challenges to studying abroad.

While family, finances, faculty, or fear can all become objections or possible barriers to studying abroad, Ms. Lundy emphasizes to her students they can all be overcome with the proper information and attitude.

The 4 F's That May Challenge Your Study Abroad Experience:

• Family

• Faculty

• Finances

• Fear

In the following pages, we will explore some of the barriers students may have to overcome in order to follow their dreams of studying abroad.

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