Greetings from the Office of International Research, Education, and Development! We know studying abroad will be one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences your son or daughter will ever have! Our office thanks the parents of study abroad students for their support in assisting their son or daughter with their plans of study. While abroad your son or daughter may live in and learn about a culture different from their own, acquire proficiency in another language, gain intercultural communication skills, get a different perspective on their studies, and develop life long friendships and professional contacts.

As a parent, we know you are concerned about your student going abroad. We hope you will take the time to explore our web site and learn about study abroad. In this section you will find information regarding our services to students, study abroad options, financial aid, pre-departure orientation, health and safety issues, and the application process. In addition, we encourage you to visit our sections on frequently asked questions and to review our recommendations for parents.

Management Entity: Office of International Research, Education,& Development,
Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA - 24061-0334