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This study qualitatively explored the predeparture to reentry experiences of Asian international psychologists and counselors trained in the USA. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 10 participants from four different Asian countries. Inductive analysis with Consensual Qualitative Research methods was used to analyze the interview data. Three domains and 25 themes emerged from the analysis of the data, representing participants' key domains as motivation to study in the USA, various sojourn experiences, and multiple reentry challenges. Findings are discussed in terms of training applications for Asian counseling students as well as the crossnational application of US counseling training. Recommendations for educators, supervisors, and prospective international students are suggested.

Thirty-seven Japanese universities were selected as Japan’s “Top Global University” project, a governmental funding initiative in September, 2014. This project aims at promoting universities’ international recognition and competitiveness by internationalizing and conducting university reforms on various aspects of the university operation. After describing the characteristics of the current project, we discuss the potential consequences, such as, micromanagement of the government on the university reform, isomorphic standardization of the internationalization approach, and the widening gap among universities.

In recent years, there has been a dramatic increase of Japanese students participating in “super-short-term” study-abroad programs, lasting from one week up to one month. This reflects a growing global trend among college students, especially in developed countries. This article discusses the background of this trend in Japan as well as emerging challenges.

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