scholarly journals Studying Abroad at Home: The Meaning of Education Abroad During the Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ioannis Gaitanidis
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Education Abroad ◽  
Japanese Study ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
The Face ◽  
Anthropological Fieldwork ◽  
Short Essay ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Studying abroad has virtually ended with the pandemic. New (online) formats are being already offered, but this has not stopped universities from having to revise curricula, renegotiate partnerships and consult with students about studying abroad in 2020 and beyond. This short essay stems from the author’s experience of cancelling his own Japanese study abroad program in late February 2020 to avoid the program participants taking unnecessary risks in the face of the unknown speed at which Covid-19 was spreading in Europe. The cancellation of that study trip brought to the fore, however, entrenched issues with short term study abroad programs and pushed the author to consider what the value of the ‘abroad’ in ‘study abroad’ had been until then. A short comparison with the practice of ethnography ensues, inspired by early pandemic debates on the future of anthropological fieldwork, which is another endeavour that has traditionally depended on relatively extended stays abroad. The essay closes with two problems that study abroad organisers will have to think about in a post-corona world.

Program Design and the Development of Students’ Global Perspectives in Faculty-Led Short-Term Study Abroad

2020 ◽  
pp. 102831532090615
Author(s):  
Melissa Whatley ◽  
Adam C. Landon ◽  
Michael A. Tarrant ◽  
Donald Rubin
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Global Perspectives ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Before And After

This study explores connections between design features of faculty-led short-term study abroad programs and resulting changes in students’ global perspectives. Over 2,000 students provided data for this study, completing the Global Perspective Inventory (GPI) before and after studying abroad. Results indicated that program features such as participation in an internship and opportunities for reflection are positively associated with global perspective development while abroad, whereas features such as number of students traveling together and coursework in English are negatively associated with such development. Given the increasing numbers of students who participate in faculty-led short-term abroad programs, research that provides evidence-based recommendations concerning program design is essential to enhancing global perspectives through study abroad.

scholarly journals Intragroup Conflict During Study Abroad

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-259 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Bodycott
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Intragroup Conflict ◽  
National Group ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Program Involvement ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Support Students

Co-national groups of individuals from the same country can provide members with psychological and sociocultural support when coping with the stresses of studying abroad. This article examines intragroup task and relationship conflict that occurred in one co-national group during a 14-week short-term study abroad program. Findings reveal the negative effect of intragroup conflict, within the co-national group, on student’s personal and social −ethnic− identities, acculturation and program involvement. Recommendations are made about ways to help students in co-national groups cope with acculturation and intragroup conflict, and how institutions can better prepare and support students for study abroad.

Intercultural Awareness and Short-Term Study Abroad Programs

2020 ◽  
pp. 31-56
Author(s):  
David Starr-Glass
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Intercultural Awareness ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
And Function ◽  
Globalized World ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Fundamental Requirement

One of the desired and anticipated outcomes of study abroad is that participants, who are exposed to difference, will develop a deeper appreciation of intercultural awareness. For students about to graduate and function in an increasingly globalized world, intercultural awareness is a fundamental requirement and a valued asset. Although greater intercultural awareness is associated with longer study abroad experiences, the historical and current reality is that students predominantly chose shorter stays. To optimize intercultural awareness gains for students and their faculty, and to provide greater benefits for the internationalization of their colleges and universities, it is suggested that short-term study abroad programs focus on the inherent liminality of the experience. This chapter explores liminality and the opportunities and challenges associated with the liminally-centered study abroad program.

scholarly journals Short-Term Study Abroad: The Students' Perspective on London 2019

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 269-274
Author(s):  
Ellen K. Payne ◽  
Heather Chapman ◽  
April Daly ◽  
Samantha Darby ◽  
Margaret Heft
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Athletic Training ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
International Travel ◽  
Athletic Training Students ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Context Many study abroad experiences are difficult for athletic training students to attend because of the prescriptive nature of the athletic training curriculum. Short-term study abroad programs allow students to participate in an international educational experience without the time commitment of semester-long or yearlong programs. Objective To report the students' perspective of a short-term study abroad experience. Background In January 2019 a short-term study abroad program was offered for athletic training students. The program included attendance at a sports medicine conference, networking opportunities, and cultural activities. Synthesis Through a group debriefing session and guided reflection questions, four athletic training students who attended the short-term study abroad program in London reflected on their preparations for the international travel and their experiences while abroad. Recommendation(s) Continued research should be conducted to objectively assess how short-term study abroad programs influence students' cultural awareness and cultural competency upon return. Conclusion(s) Short-term study abroad programs are one way for students to increase cultural awareness while staying on track with their athletic training curriculum. From the students' perspective, once they overcame the perceived barriers to international travel, the experience was positive, and they would recommend it to other athletic training students.

scholarly journals Teaching and Learning Innovation in Switzerland: A Short-Term Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 96-106
Author(s):  
Enilda Romero-Hall
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Creative Process ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
And Training

In this paper, I share my experience conceptualizing, designing, and implementing a short-term faculty-led study abroad program for undergraduate and graduate students. The primary theme of the program was on innovation in Swiss teaching and training practices. The location of the 10-day study abroad program was Lucerne, Switzerland; however, as part of the cultural aspect of the program, other cities in Switzerland and countries were also visited. The design of the study abroad program took approximately two-years. This paper serves to divulge the process followed for the creation of the faculty-led short-term study abroad program,which can aid the design of future study abroad programs with similar themes to other countries or regions of the world. Additionally, the design of this specific study abroad program provides insights into the logistical and creative process that others should consider in the creation of study abroad experiences that provide a balance between cultural and intellectual goals.

scholarly journals Intercultural Impact From a Short-Term Study-Abroad Program in Thailand

2020 ◽  
Vol 2019 (1) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Brad Deacon ◽  
Kevin Ottoson
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Language Teachers ◽  
Intercultural Development ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Recent government initiatives have helped increase the number of Japanese students studying abroad. However, our understanding of study abroad and intercultural development is largely informed by research in Western contexts. The purpose of this study was to uncover the key areas that students attribute to their intercultural competence growth and development during a short-term study-abroad program in Thailand. This paper offers findings from open-ended questionnaires that were given to 15 Japanese 2nd-year female university students before and after they participated in a three-week study abroad. Qualitative analysis of the pre-sojourn results primarily revealed health and safety concerns. These concerns were later shown to be mostly unrealized in post-sojourn findings analysis that instead emphasized the importance of students’ psychological and self-fulfillment needs. The implications this research has for language teachers, program coordinators, and other stakeholders who aim to support students’ intercultural development in short-term study-abroad programs are provided. 昨今の政府の取り組みにより、留学へ行く日本の学生数は増加傾向にある。しかし、留学や異文化教育についての私たちの理解は、西洋の文脈における研究から主に情報を得ていると言える。本研究の目的は、タイにおける３週間の留学プログラムの間に、学生の異文化理解やその発達が主に何によってもたらされたのかを明らかにすることだった。参加した１５名の女子学生たち（大学２年生）に対して、留学の事前と事後に自由回答式の質問を与え、その調査結果をもとに明らかになったことをここでは論じていく。事前調査における質的分析では、主に健康や安全面での懸念が明らかになった。これらの懸念は事後調査での分析ではほとんど認められず、代わりに心理的な自己実現欲求が重要な側面であることがわかった。この研究における示唆は、語学教員、留学コーディネーター、そしてその他、短期留学プログラムにおける学生の異文化教育を支援する関係者に向けられる。

scholarly journals Fostering Intercultural Identity During Study Abroad to Strengthen Intercultural Competence

2017 ◽  
pp. 325-345 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niki Sol
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Identity Negotiation ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Education Abroad ◽  
Global Citizens ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Pedagogical Design ◽  
Intercultural Identity

Universities are eager to foster global citizenship within their students, including through study abroad opportunities. However, studying abroad does not necessarily guarantee gains in intercultural competence (Paige & Vande Berg, 2012), especially for the shorter programs that have gained in popularity among university students. This chapter examines the recent literature and argues the need to nurture identity negotiation for students who choose to do part of their higher education abroad; the understanding of one's self is a key component to intercultural competence (Deardorff, 2006). More and more study abroad providers (universities and businesses) have begun to use guided intervention during abroad programs to enhance students' intercultural competence. With careful and intentional pedagogical design, study abroad programs can help students better understand their intercultural identity and become better global citizens.

scholarly journals 463 Keeping in Touch While Studying Abroad

HortScience ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 473E-474
Author(s):  
Tim Rhodus
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Learning Opportunities ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Threaded Discussions ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Home Institution ◽  
New Students ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
At Home

Study Abroad programs are designed to provide a variety of learning opportunities for students. Experiencing firsthand the culture, environment, and/or industry is often described as the most memorable benefit by those who study for a quarter or semester in another country. Unfortunately, it is difficult to share this learning experience with classmates and family members who are back at home. One solution that has been implemented with the College's Study Abroad program at The Ohio State Univ., is to design a web site that chronicles the experiences and activities of students while they are abroad. In addition to the photos and stories being contributed from abroad, classmates and other individuals from the home institution can submit questions and participate in threaded discussions with those abroad. For example, students at home can post questions regarding an upcoming tour location and utilize the responses and photos for a class they are attending. Finally, being able to review experiences from previous trips is an outstanding strategy for promoting the program to new students. Online experiences from the Dominican Republic and England programs are available at: http://cfaes.ohio-state.edu/studyabroad.

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.

scholarly journals Bridging the Unbridged: A Case Study of a U.S. University’s Study Abroad Program in Beijing

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 269-290
Author(s):  
Yong Wang ◽  
Ke Li ◽  
Yuan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Learning Program ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Study Program ◽  
Global Competitiveness ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program ◽  
Cooperative Institution

Purpose: Studying abroad is an important way for universities to cultivate talent with international vision and global competitiveness. Based on its analysis of a U.S. university’s study in China program, this study provides policy recommendations to promote the overseas study and exchange of U.S. students in China. Design/Approach/Methods: This study examines the Beijing Overseas Learning Program of L University to examine the actual operations of a study abroad program in China. More specifically, this study examines the cooperative institution where the U.S. study program is located in China to analyze the operation mechanism and underlying logical framework of the program. Findings: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the logical factors as well as internal and external reasons behind U.S. students’ decisions to study in China. This study demonstrates that the “peer factor” has a decisive influence on students’ decisions to study in China. Originality/Value: Study abroad programs constitute an integral part of China’s initiatives to enhance people-to-people exchanges with other countries. This study improves our understanding of the practical dynamics of study abroad programs in China, thereby enhancing abilities to attract U.S. students to study in China.

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