All too often, consumption of alcohol becomes a key component of study abroad programs. Despite clear and specific discussion about alcohol as part of our orientation sessions, we see this issue negatively affecting student experience.
Alcohol can (literally and figuratively) numb the student's sensitivity to the cross-cultural richness of their program, and significantly limit their academic performance as well.
Recently, via Inside Higher Education, I saw this article in the University of Washington News. It provides research findings, and suggests strategies to address the issues.
