scholarly journals Benefits of Studying Abroad for Graduate Employability: Perspectives of Exchange Students from Lao Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Soubin Sisavath
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Graduate Employability ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
Educational Credentials ◽  
Student Exchange ◽  
Student Exchange Programs ◽  
High Level

This study investigated the benefits of studying abroad with student exchange programs for graduate employability. Data were drawn from a survey with 163 Lao former exchange participants at three public universities in Laos, followed by 19 semi-structured interviews. Results revealed that participants benefited from participating in overseas exchanges at a high level in terms of the development of employability skills, particularly interpersonal and communication skills, and in multidisciplinary knowledge and international competences. Study abroad experience was positively considered as being related to increasing job opportunities, which signal better educational credentials with proven skills that are demanded in the domestic labor market. This study offers useful insights into the benefits of student exchange programs and adds perspectives from a developing country whose voice has been little heard in the literature on the value of study abroad. 

scholarly journals PENGELOLAAN DIRI SEBAGAI UPAYA MEMBANGUN KERJA SAMA DALAM PERTUKARAN PELAJAR DI PERGURUAN TINGGI

2021 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-84
Author(s):  
Anita Eka Ramadhani ◽  
Aulia Yogi Septia ◽  
Ririn Wijayanti ◽  
Arina Septianingtias
Keyword(s):  
Data Reduction ◽  
Setting Time ◽  
Primary Teacher ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Data Display ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Student Exchange ◽  
Student Exchange Programs ◽  
Internet Networks

Masa pandemi saat ini mendorong seluruh bidang dan kegiatan di dalamnya dilakukan secara daring ataupun virtual, termasuk pada pelaksanaan program pertukaran pelajar. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pentingnya Pengelolaan diri untuk membangun kerja sama pada program pertukaran pelajar di perguruan tinggi secara virtual. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu teknik observasi partisipasi dan wawancara terstruktur. Partisipan dalam penelitian ini adalah 20 mahasiswa PGSD semester 5 pada dua perguruan tinggi negeri di Jawa, yang mengikuti kegiatan pertukaran pelajar antar program studi di perguruan tinggi yang berbeda. Pengumpulan data menggunakan wawancara, dengan pedoman yang didasarkan pada parameter mengenai pengelolaan diri dan kerja sama. Analisis terhadap hasil wawancara diperkuat dengan pengamatan karena peneliti terlibat langsung dalam keseharian orang yang sedang menjadi objek penelitian. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah model Miles dan Huberman yang terdiri atas aktivitas data reduction, data display, dan drawing/verification. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan tiap partisipan sudah memiliki Pengelolaan diri yang baik, ditunjukkan dengan cara mengatasi berbagai masalah kerja sama tim secara virtual dengan pengelolaan diri, cara membagi waktu, prioritas dan komunikasi yang baik, sehingga tercipta kerja sama tim yang baik. Pengelolaan diri yang baik akan menciptakan kerja sama tim yang baik pula, begitupun sebaliknya.   The current pandemic has prompted all fields and activities to be carried out online or virtually, including the implementation of student exchange programs. The research aims to determine the importance of self-management in building solid teamwork between students in exchange programs virtually. Data collected through structured interviews and participatory observation. Participants are 20 students of the 5th semester in Primary teacher education (PGSD) from two universities in Java that follow Student Exchange Programs in Kampus Merdeka-Merdeka Belajar. Interview data were collected and classified according to interview guidelines based on self-management and solid teamwork indicators. The interview results were confirmed with direct observation by the researcher involved in the daily activities of research participants. The data analysis uses the Miles and Huberman model that consists of data reduction, data display, and drawing/verification activities. The results revealed that each participant experienced difficulties building virtual teamwork in terms of internet networks, individual interests, et cetera. Participants also carry out self-management to work together in teams by setting time, priorities, and other related to their performance to complete group tasks.

The International Engineering Student Exchange Program at the University of Waterloo

1997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H. G. Howard ◽  
Herbert C. Ratz
Keyword(s):  
Major Element ◽  
Engineering Student ◽  
Close Collaboration ◽  
Global Marketplace ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Exchange Program ◽  
Student Exchange ◽  
Student Exchange Programs ◽  
The University

The importance of international engineering student exchange programs in today’s increasingly global marketplace is well accepted. This report describes aspects of the experience of the University of Waterloo with such a program which involves 26 institutions in 14 countries. A major element in a successful link is close collaboration between faculty coordinators at the two institutions.

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.

scholarly journals Does Gender Matter? Student Mobility in Georgia. A Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Ekaterine Beniashvili ◽  
Jan Böhm
Keyword(s):  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
International Student ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Student Exchange ◽  
Student Exchange Programs

While integration into the European Union is one of the priorities of Georgia, internationalization of higher educational institutions and international student mobility is of a particular importance. The present paper serves exactly this purpose and outlines the preliminary assumption that gender stereotypes, cultural aspects and family traditions have a negative impact on students’ equal access to student exchange programs in Georgia. Although female students are more involved into international student exchange programs, they are at the same time facing bigger obstacles to do so. The mentioned problem refers mainly to females who cannot decide the issue of their participation in exchange programs alone, without their family’s involvement. The study revealed that the participation of female students in exchange programs especially increases year by year, while only a slight increase of the number of male students is demonstrated. The mentioned finding is in absolute coincidence with the events in Europe, where female participation has exceeded male participation long ago. In the light of the fact that this issue has never been studied before, the present paper may somewhat complement the gap in literature or build a foundation for the research in this field, as it discusses the individual factors of refusal to participate in exchange programs by female students, as well as interruptive and hindering circumstances, which in most cases come from family. Keywords: student mobility, higher education, gender, Georgia

scholarly journals Unique Opportunities: Influence of study abroad on Black students

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmine A. Lee ◽  
Qiana Green
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Identity Development ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Black Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Case Study Methodology ◽  
Studying Abroad

Higher education scholars argue studying abroad results in multiple positive outcomes for undergraduate students; however, Black students continue to be underrepresented as study abroad participants. Utilizing analytic Afrocentricity as the theoretical framework, case study methodology, and semi-structured interviews, this paper furthers higher education research by exploring the influences of study abroad experiences in South Africa on Black undergraduate students. Findings indicate not only positive outcomes on racial identity development, but also academic and career aspirations, and conducting undergraduate research.

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