Forty years ago, "abroad" meant little contact with home. Times have changed. Today a U.S. study abroad guidance website advises that Internet access is absolutely essential during study abroad, partly for access to local and world information, but "most importantly, it's the best way to connect to one's friends and family back home." The present…

Focuses on the background and rapidly growing literature on intercultural exchanges within the European perspective. Describes how study abroad or residence abroad is understood in the European context. Highlights features from current practice, with particular focus on the United Kingdom. (Author/VWL)