Cultural Immersion as a Strategy for Empowerment

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennell P. Charles
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Immersion ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Cultural immersion experiences offered through study abroad opportunities for nursing students have been increasing in recent years. Examining the impact of these experiences has largely focused on students and not on the faculty leading the experiences. It is important to understand the impact of these experiences on all participants. Exploring the literature on empowerment provides some clarity on the relationship between studying abroad and its impact on participants. Further research linking cultural immersion experiences with empowerment is needed to better understand this relationship and the possibilities of empowering both students and faculty engaged in these exciting opportunities.

scholarly journals Nursing Study Abroad: A New Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
O'Hara PB
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Public Health Nurse ◽  
Defining Moment ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
The Impact

The impact of International Study Abroad has recently been studied. The data from more than 3,400 respondents shows that studying abroad is usually a defining moment in a person’s life and continues to impact their life for years after the experience (IES Abroad Adelaide, 1992). Many nursing programs here in the United States do not have the flexibility in their nursing curriculum for study abroad, and the State Board of Nursing does not allow for nursing courses to be transferred in from other countries. This article will describe a Nursing Study Abroad program that was set up in Ireland for 3 weeks. Nursing students in this 4 year Traditional BSN program were able to obtain 6 credits (3 credits for their English Elective and 3 credits for their Nursing Elective) as well as experience 2 clinical observation days shadowing an Irish Public Health Nurse. A comprehensive description of the nursing study abroad program and the benefits associated with it will be provided.

Deciphering the rising attractiveness of Asian countries as destinations for Vietnamese students seeking international education: The effect of desire for studying abroad on Vietnamese students' career planning and decision-making processes in Taiwan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kuo Chen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Education ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Planning Process ◽  
Career Planning ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Planning Factor ◽  
The Impact

Nowadays, Vietnamese students choose to study abroad in Asian countries, with Taiwan being one of the most appealing locations so far. The purpose of this research is to explain the planning process used by Vietnamese students to study abroad (the host country is Taiwan), as well as to suggest an appropriate model for students' decision-making once the desire to study abroad is established, in which the impact of career path on school selection is clarified and the importance of motivation to study abroad is emphasized.This research used a mixed-methods approach. In-depth interviews with 30 Vietnamese students studying in Taiwan are conducted using a qualitative methodology. The data gathered during those interviews is utilized to build questionnaires that will be sent to over 300 samples for quantitative study.The research findings demonstrate the primary elements influencing students' desire to study abroad, career planning, and decision-making in Taiwan, as well as the model of students' decision-making process. It is obvious that students' desire to study abroad has a direct effect on their career-planning factor, while this factor acts as a mediator between the aforementioned motivation and the students' decision-making factor.

Studying Abroad to Inform Teaching in a Diverse Society

2017 ◽  
pp. 52-70
Author(s):  
Carolyn Walker Hitchens ◽  
Patricia Clark ◽  
Anthony Kline ◽  
Winnie Mucherah ◽  
Scott Popplewell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Education Program ◽  
General Description ◽  
General Overview ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Diverse Society ◽  
Personal Reflections ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
The Impact

This chapter presents information about Ball State University's Study Abroad Program within the Department of Elementary Education. A general description of students enrolled in the Elementary Education program is given, both historically and currently. Then the origins of the Ball State Elementary Education Study Abroad program are explained, followed by a description of countries and program types that have occurred over the years. A general overview of program considerations, including making contacts, recruiting students, and working with schools is then provided. Next, three travel programs in the department are described, including development, recruitment, and vignettes focusing on experiences in each program. Next, research about program experiences is presented, including the impact of study abroad experiences on students. Personal reflections from instructors who have participated will then be shared. Finally, suggestions about developing and implementing programs will be identified.

scholarly journals The Impact of Motivational and Metacognitive Cultural Intelligence on the Study Abroad Experience

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette M. Racicot ◽  
Diane L. Ferry
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Cultural Intelligence ◽  
Process Analysis ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
Time Lagged ◽  
Conditional Process Analysis ◽  
The Impact ◽  
And Training

<p>The current study used a time-lagged design to examine the effects of Metacognitive and Motivational Cultural Intelligence (CQ) prior to studying abroad on the experiential behavior of students during their study abroad trip and their future interest in work and study abroad opportunities. Using Hayes’ conditional process analysis, results indicated that Motivational CQ predicted Metacognitive CQ which predicted cultural experiences pursued while studying abroad which in turn predicted future interest in working/studying abroad. Implications for improving the study abroad experience and training of students for study abroad programs are discussed.</p>

scholarly journals Students’ Stories of Studying Abroad: Reflections Upon Return

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jane Costello
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Personal Lives ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Cultural Experiences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Inform Decision Making

Study abroad brings an enriching experience to students’ academic and personal lives. This narrative essay relays two students’ experiences with study abroad sojourns and touches upon their technology use during their study abroad as recounted in semi-structured interviews. Details of their cultural experiences and reflections thereof as well as the impact these experiences had on their lives are presented. Student participation in study abroad semesters is increasing each year. Understanding previous students’ experience studying abroad, how this impacted their studies and life afterwards can inform decision making of other students considering this option. Additionally, awareness of the technologies used to stay in touch with those at home informs administrative and technical decisions for institutions to consider.

The Impact of Study Abroad on Business Students’ Career Goals

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-130 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Orahood ◽  
Larisa Kruze ◽  
Denise Easley Pearson
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Business ◽  
Observational Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Career Plans ◽  
International Dimension ◽  
Positive Study ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Positive Outlook ◽  
The Impact

This study seeks to understand the impact of studying abroad on business students and their career plans to determine whether study abroad experiences are all “hype,” or if they have “substance.” It considers study abroad experiences as “learning experiences,” providing first-hand and observational learning for developing associated skills (Krumboltz, 1979). Thus, this study assumes that a positive study abroad experience will lead towards a favorable international dimension in a given career. These dimensions would include a positive outlook on working in an international capacity, the development of skills useful to international business, and entry into a career with international involvement.

A Qualitative Look at the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on American College Students Studying Abroad

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 70-100
Author(s):  
Eric Pedersen ◽  
Reagan Fitzke ◽  
Kathryn Bouskill ◽  
Angeles Sedano
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Preliminary Evidence ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Financial Loss ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Abrupt Changes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Emotional And Behavioral Health ◽  
Study Abroad Students

COVID-19 has impacted higher education greatly, with many colleges and universities being forced to quickly implement procedures for operation as closures and restrictions shifted many programs online. These abrupt changes amounted to uncertainty and challenges for students worldwide. Students who were studying abroad during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic faced unique challenges as programs shut down and many returned home from overseas. The current study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. study abroad students through a qualitative lens. Students reported unique stressors related to being abroad during the onset of the pandemic, such as missed experiences, financial loss, travel difficulties, and stressors related to academic programs. Additionally, many reported considerable and lasting impacts on emotional and behavioral health. This study provides preliminary evidence for the effects of COVID-19 on study abroad students, and highlights the importance of addressing the needs of this population during and after the pandemic.

scholarly journals Do Study Abroad Programs Enhance the Employability of Graduates?

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giorgio Di Pietro
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Instrumental Variable ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
International Student ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Large Sample ◽  
Instrumental Variable Estimation ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Using data on a large sample of recent Italian graduates, this paper investigates the extent to which participation in study abroad programs during university studies impacts subsequent employment likelihood. To address the problem of endogeneity related to participation in study abroad programs, I use a combination of fixed effects and instrumental variable estimation where the instrumental variable is exposure to international student exchange schemes. My estimates show that studying abroad has a relatively large and statistically meaningful effect on the probability of being in employment three years after graduation. This effect is mainly driven by the impact that study abroad programs have on the employment prospects of graduates from disadvantaged (but not very disadvantaged) backgrounds, though positive but imprecise effects are also found for graduates from advantaged backgrounds.

Blue Zone of Ikaria, Greece: An education abroad program for nursing and health-related disciplines

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Naber ◽  
Grace Phelps
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Education ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Student Response ◽  
Education Abroad ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Different Cultures ◽  
The Impact

International education is growing among American students. In the past two decades, the number of students studying abroad has more than tripled. Research has provided evidence that students who participate in study abroad are more likely to have a variety of career prospects and are more aware socially and culturally. In a world where nurses will be providing care for an increasingly diverse population, cultural awareness and improved interaction with people of different cultures is invaluable. A faculty member with education abroad experience at a mid-size university in the southern United States developed a study abroad program for the summer of 2019 to Ikaria, Greece. This program centered around the concept of Blue Zones, areas of the world identified as having the largest population of centenarians, or people that have lived for longer than 100 years. This article outlines the process of development of the program and the course associated with the program. There is information about course description, course objectives, grading procedures, course activities, and a schedule of activities that students participated in while abroad. Student response to this education abroad experience was very positive. Students have reported that they attempt to implement the nine concepts into their everyday lives since returning, and the impact that this program and other education abroad programs has had, is profound.

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