The BIG picture: Reflections on the role of international educational exchange in peace and understanding

Abstract

This chapter begins by outlining five prevailing myths that tend to surround the practice of education exchange. It goes on to argue that the main implication of these myths is that for any organization involved in international educational exchange, intentionality in preparing, sending and debriefing participants from such experiences is the key to success. The chapter sets forth three value propositions that should inform international educational exchange at its very core, and concludes by looking at the bigger picture of the role of educational exchange in promoting peace and international understanding.