Influence of International Study Abroad Programs on Agricultural College Students

2002 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Zhai ◽  
Scott Scheer
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
International Study ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Agricultural College

scholarly journals Broadening the ‘Environment’ in Social Work

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Heather Boetto ◽  
Bernadette Moorhead ◽  
Karen Bell
Keyword(s):  
Social Work ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
International Study ◽  
Social Work Students ◽  
Cultural Issues ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Mixed Methods Approach ◽  
Critical Social Work ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Adopting a critical social work frame of reference, this paper explores the impacts and challenges of a two-week study abroad program to India on Australian social work students’ understanding of the environment in practice. Using a mixed methods approach, a small study was undertaken in 2011 involving pre and post-program surveys, as well as a facilitated reflective workshop to explore environmental social work.  Results are discussed and indicate the program had a positive impact on expanding students’ conventional socio-cultural understanding of the environment and global dimensions of environmental degradation.  Whilst this is positive and suggests some justification for the international study abroad program, other questions and challenges are raised relating to complex cultural issues and neo-colonial aspects of study abroad programs.

scholarly journals Heavier drinking American college students may self-select into study abroad programs: An examination of sex and ethnic differences within a high-risk group

2010 ◽  
Vol 35 (9) ◽  
pp. 844-847 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric R. Pedersen ◽  
Joseph W. LaBrie ◽  
Justin F. Hummer ◽  
Mary E. Larimer ◽  
Christine M. Lee
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Ethnic Differences ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
Study Abroad Programs

scholarly journals Intercultural Competence and Study Abroad Programs-A Mixed Method Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Liqin Tang ◽  
John Matt ◽  
Patty Kero
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Developmental Model ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Significant Difference

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to investigate the intercultural competence (IC) level of college students, explore whether there is a statistically significant difference in the IC level between students with study abroad (SA) experience and those without SA experience, and examine their attitudes, ideas and experiences about SA programs and intercultural communication. Data collected from online questionnaires and Zoom interviews were examined through the lens of Hall’s the Iceberg Analogy of Culture and M. J. Bennett’s Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity (DMIS), which were also used as the conceptual framework in this study. Both quantitative and qualitative results indicated the IC level of college students was high, reaching up to the acceptance stage or/and adaptation stage of Bennett’s DMIS. Quantitative study showed that the IC level of students who participated in SA programs was higher than those who didn’t.

scholarly journals “Super-Short-Term” Study Abroad in Japan: A Dramatic Increase

2018 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Yukiko Shimmi ◽  
Hiroshi Ota
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Japanese Students ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Global Trend

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.

scholarly journals “Super-Short-Term” Study Abroad in Japan: A Dramatic Increase

2018 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yukiko Shimmi ◽  
Hiroshi Ota
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Term Study ◽  
Japanese Students ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Global Trend

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.

scholarly journals Transformative Learning of Pre-Service Teachers during Study Abroad

2015 ◽  
pp. 42-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela Vatalaro ◽  
Judit Szente ◽  
Judith Levin
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
International Study ◽  
Reggio Emilia ◽  
Global Competence ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Global Awareness ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Study Abroad Program

Only a small percentage of pre-service teachers are exposed to meaningful, comprehensive curricula that enhance global competence (Lucas & Villegas, 2002; Tucker, 1982; Wells, 2008). In response to pre-service teachers’ limited exposure to diverse curricula, many universities offer international study abroad programs that provide students with experiences designed to increase multicultural and global awareness that they may not receive in their regular coursework. This paper shares how a Study Abroad Program to Reggio Emilia, Italy transformed pre-service teachers’ learning experiences. Conclusions, discussions, and recommendations for future research are also included.

scholarly journals Architecture & Practice: Pre-Modern Training for Post Modern Practice International Design Build: Educational & Professional Experiments

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phillip Gallegos ◽  
◽  
Maria Delgado ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Study Abroad ◽  
Research Design ◽  
International Study ◽  
Undergraduate Curriculum ◽  
Study Abroad Programs ◽  
Architectural Practice ◽  
University Of Colorado ◽  
Design Build ◽  
The University ◽  
Educational Professional

In order to bridge the radical gap between education and practice, the undergraduate program at the University of Colorado Denver has experimented with study abroad programs in the undergraduate curriculum to match architectural practice with education. The strategy has been to develop a curriculum in international design-build that can employ traditional studio skills of research, design and cultural criticism. This paper explores the options and the outcomes of the strategic inclusion of international study and practice in the form of an undergraduate design/build course sequence.

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