Changing the World and Transforming Yourself
Enhancing Service Learning and Study Abroad Experiences
(First Edition)
©2026, 160 pages
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Changing the World and Transforming Yourself: Enhancing Service Learning and Study Abroad Experiences is designed to enrich the academic and personal experiences of students participating in international programs and settings. Written to extend beyond conventional travel advice, the book explores psychological concepts and approaches that foster profound personal growth. It emphasizes not only preparations for such experiences but also the unique opportunities related to living, studying, and working in foreign cultures.
The book provides practical insights into the active process of learning during travel, promotes self-reflection, and highlights the importance of internalizing meaningful experiences. It covers an array of subjects, from preparation to reintegration, emphasizing the lasting impact programs can have on a student's sense of self and future directions, including adaptability to new environments, resilience amidst challenges, and the cultivation of a broadened perspective.
With its sage guidance and emphasis on personal development through travel, this book is ideal for any student pursuing study abroad semesters, volunteer projects, or global service learning initiatives. It is also an excellent resource for institutions that support and sponsor experiential learning programs through travel and study abroad.
The book provides practical insights into the active process of learning during travel, promotes self-reflection, and highlights the importance of internalizing meaningful experiences. It covers an array of subjects, from preparation to reintegration, emphasizing the lasting impact programs can have on a student's sense of self and future directions, including adaptability to new environments, resilience amidst challenges, and the cultivation of a broadened perspective.
With its sage guidance and emphasis on personal development through travel, this book is ideal for any student pursuing study abroad semesters, volunteer projects, or global service learning initiatives. It is also an excellent resource for institutions that support and sponsor experiential learning programs through travel and study abroad.
Jeffrey A. Kottler is one of the most prominent authors and presenters in the fields of counseling, psychotherapy, health, education, and advocacy. He has written over 100 books about a wide range of subjects. Jeffrey has been a counselor, therapist, supervisor, researcher, and educator for 50 years, having worked in preschool, middle school, mental health center, crisis center, hospital, medical school, refugee resettlement, nongovernmental organization (NGO), university, community college, private practice, and disaster relief settings. He is professor emeritus at California State University, Fullerton, and resides in Houston, Texas, as a base for his teaching, consulting, and travels.
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