Religion, Spirituality, and Faith
The freedom of religious and spiritual practices can vary depending on the host culture. Thus it is important to do your research and respect the religious and spiritual beliefs of your host country. 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 gives you an opportunity to reflect on your own religious and or spiritual beliefs.
Things to consider
- What are the dominate religions and/or spiritual practices in my host country?
- 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 spiritual practice 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 that include 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 with exploring their identity here at NC State will be better prepared to engage with the issues raised above. In order to best prepare, you may want to consider working through identity-related questions and topics with resources on campus.