Congratulations on Completing a Life-Changing Experience!

You’ve returned from studying abroad. Congratulations on completing a life-changing experience! What’s next?

Now is your chance to reflect upon your experience and settle back into life in the United States. What changes do you see in your environment now that you have an outside perspective? How have you changed by studying abroad?

KSU students posing next to an attraction in South Korea

Get Connected

Stay connected with Education Abroad on Instagram for all things international. Get information about upcoming education abroad programs, opportunities for life after studying abroad, events, travel tips, fun facts, trivia, contests, photos, and much more! 

Share about your experience

Are you a KSU student who wants to share blogs, videos, or photos from your time abroad? Submit your testimonial below or contact us to let us know!

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Enter into an Education Abroad Contest

Share your experiences with the Kennesaw State University community by entering the photo or video contest!

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Become a KSU Global Ambassador

KSU’s Global Ambassador (GA) program is designed to promote a globally-focused education at Kennesaw State University (KSU).  Each member of this select group of undergraduate, graduate, and international students serves as a knowledgeable and passionate representative of KSU’s global experiences, promoting and supporting the efforts of the Office of Global Education in a variety of ways: 

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Deal with Reverse-Culture Shock

The resources below can help you get connected and discover ways to process your experiences abroad. Please visit the links for access to tools designed to help students return home and deal with reverse culture shock.

  • How to Deal with Reverse-Culture Shock (Start at Module 2.3): This website offers valuable resources for returned students to process their transition. It is important for students to be aware of reverse-culture shock, and the information on this website is a great place to start. Pay attention to the top ten lists provided that explain some of the emotions you might feel and coping strategies.
     
  • Relationships, Roots, and Unpacking: This a great article about transitioning home after a meaningful experience abroad.

  • Reverse-Culture Shock: This study abroad handbook provides great information about re-entry into your home country and dealing with the different stages of returning.

Talk to a Program Coordinator

If you would like to talk to someone about settling back into life in the United States, don't hesitate to meet and talk to one of our advisors. We have advising by appointments and walk ins available on certain days. Please see our contact us page for the best ways to connect. 

Go Abroad Again

Now that you have returned from going abroad, are you trying to figure out ways to travel again? Below you will find links to information about additional opportunities to go abroad after graduating from Kennesaw, or during a semester break.

Don’t forget that you can study abroad more than once through KSU! Go here to find a program. 

Get an Education Abroad Graduation Cord

After studying abroad, students can request a graduation cord for completing their program. Graduation cords can only be requested in the semester that you will be graduating, and you must have already been approved to graduate after petitioning. Please do not request a cord if the registrar has not approved you to graduate.

For Spring 2026 graduates (or Summer 2026 walking in May), please request a cord by March 27, 2026. 

For Fall 2026 graduates, please request a cord by November 2, 2026. The request form will re-open in September.

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