Religion, Spirituality, and Faith
The freedom of religious and spiritual practices can vary depending on the host culture. Thus it is important to research and respect your host country's religious and spiritual beliefs. If the religion and/or spiritual beliefs differ from your own, it is important to keep an open mind. Not only does it allow for greater understanding of the culture, it also allows you to reflect on your own religious and or spiritual beliefs.
Things to consider
- What are my host country’s dominant religions and/or spiritual practices?
- How do people in the host culture view other religions?
- Is my religion legal and practiced in my host country? Do I have any concerns about my religion?
- Do I plan to practice my religion or spirituality in the host country? How might I practice it?
- Are there resources or organizations for my religion or spiritual practice in my host country?
Additional Resources
We have curated some additional resources, including networks, articles, blogs, etc. As you explore the impact that your identity will have on your study abroad experience, feel free to check out the information below.
Students who are comfortable exploring their identity here at NC State will be better prepared to engage with the issues raised above. To best prepare, you may want to consider working through identity-related questions and topics with campus resources.