In accordance with the Office of Global Activities' mission to foster an environment conducive to global social work education and research, we are committed to advancing the participation of a diverse student body in global social work and social work opportunities abroad. The "Identities Abroad" resource was designed to provide social work-specific guidance and help students think about how their identities may impact a global social work experience.
As a person with a disability, whether visible or invisible, you may have concerns about finding the accommodations you need while traveling abroad.
Whether you are a first-generation student or a first-time traveler, it is natural to feel nervous or apprehensive about pursuing a global social work experience.
As an international student, although you are already "studying abroad" in the U.S., you may see value in pursuing a global social work opportunity in another country.
The world is a colorful place, full of various peoples, cultures, and languages. However, the LGBTQIA+ community may not shine as brilliantly in some places.
Traveling abroad can be eye-opening in many ways and often requires that we reflect on and closely examine our race and/or ethnicity.
Whether or not you identify with religious or spiritual beliefs or practices, religion plays an important role in shaping cultures and societies.
We have prepared some additional resources that may be helpful when preparing for your global social work experience.
University of Michigan
School of Social Work
1080 South University Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106