Welcome to the ISA Alumni page. We sincerely hope that you enjoyed your time abroad, and that you are adjusting to life back at home. We're looking forward to our continuing relationship with you as alumni, and we hope this alumni section is the first step. Below you will find a guide to this section which has been specially designed to facilitate your return home.
Studying overseas was undoubtedly one of the most academic and culturally enriching experiences of your life. It is an experience that will forever change how you view the world and how you interact with it. It is vital that you find ways to use this experience in your life at home, both to make the most of your own experience and to share your experience with those around you in order to change their lives. We hope that we are able to help you draw upon this. ISA has complied information on re-entry adjustment and created several opportunities for ISA alumni to share their experiences, so we hope that you take advantage of these.
Having trouble readjusting to your life back home? We understand. The
RE-ENTRY section will highlight the symptoms of reverse culture shock give you tips to cope with your friends, family, and life after your abroad experience.
This section explains ISA's procedures for getting students' host university transcripts to the home institution. The
TRANSCRIPTS section will also provide you with information on when your transcript will be sent to your home institution and how to request additional transcripts for graduate school.
Global Ambassadors Program (GAP)
Are you interested in building your résumé and getting involved in the field of International Education? The
GAP section will provide information on become a Global Ambassador at your home institution, promote study abroad, and possibly be asked to Intern Abroad with ISA!
Got the travel bug? The
GO ABROAD AGAIN section will provide you with information about:
- Studying abroad again with ISA and the alumni discount
- Volunteering in Central America or South America through ISA's Experiential Learning Abroad Programs (ELAP)
- Links to other International Opportunities
- Graduate Programs Abroad
Are you maximizing your study abroad experience? The
CAREERS section will provide you with tips on how to present your study abroad experience on your cover letter and résumé, how to incorporate study abroad during an interview, feature alumni and where they are now, and how to get involved in NAFSA The Association of International Educators.
Got some great pictures you would like to share? The
PHOTO CONTEST section highlights pictures taken by alumni like you, and the rules associated with contest.
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