While studying away can be a time for many students to make friends and interact with a new community, it can also come with times of conflict. Below are resources related to handling and preparing for interpersonal conflict and how to get involved in your new community.
- Intragroup Conflict During Study Abroad - Journal of International Students
- Intercultural Competency Media List – IES Abroad
- Making Connections While Abroad – Brown University Study Abroad
- Navigating Homestays - CIEE
- Cross Cultural Engagement – Yale University Study Abroad
- A Guide to Studying Abroad: Cultural Engagement – Central Michigan University
If interpersonal or group conflict turns into discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to file a report with Duke's Office of Institutional Equity. Below are links with information on how to do so. Please let GEO staff know if you need any assistance with this process.
- Complaint Process – Duke Office for Institutional Equity
- Reporting Process – Duke Office for Institutional Equity