If you identify as a racial and/or ethnic minority in the United States, you may have questions about what your education abroad experience will be like. Often times, but not always, BIPOC students find that while studying abroad they are perceived of first and foremost as a U.S. American (and all of the stereotypes attached to that) and secondarily as a member of their race or ethnicity. Some students choose an education abroad location where "blending in" just is not an option. Others may be interested in studying in a country where they no longer appear to be a minority at all.
Grappling with your identity abroad can be challenging. Knowing and being confident in yourself as a member of your identity group(s) prior to your term abroad can help. The Office of International Education and Global Initiatives (IEGI) at Binghamton University strives to create a safe and inclusive space for BIPOC students.
Never hesitate to contact an advisor in the office for more information or to share
your input or concerns. To schedule an appointment, please contact us at 607-777-2336
or email iegi@binghamton.edu.
General BIPOC Resources
- Binghamton University Multicultural Resource Center
- DA Global
- The mission of DA Global is "to create equitable access to the benefits of global education by . . . connecting diverse students to resources and opportunity." The DA Global website is a launching point for student stories and other resources.
- The link below provides a series of questions for BIPOC students to consider when
preparing for a term abroad:
- Web-Based Resources
- Articles from BIPOC Education Abroad Alumni
Note: These pieces contain annotated tips for navigating your education abroad experience
- 10 Tips for Being BIPOC Abroad, Elisabet Raquel García
- Studying Abroad as a Minority, Berginald Rash
BIPOC Student Tips & Experiences
- Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Students:
- Chinese-American and Asian in Argentina, Grace Mok
- Asian in America, American in Asia, Timothy Valero
- Black and African-American Students:
- Indigenous Students:
- Indigenous Student Success Abroad, Northern Arizona University
- American Indian Experience Abroad, video presentation by University of Minnesota
- Latinx Students:
How can I get more information?
- Review our Education Abroad FAQs
- Meet with an advisor during drop-in advising hours
- Email us at iegi@binghamton.edu for assistance
- Contact the Binghamton University Multicultural Resource Center
Views expressed in links provided or in sub-links within the document do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of International Education and Global Initiatives.