Student Intercultural Proficiency From Study Abroad Programs

Clarke, Irvine; Flaherty, Theresa; Wright, Newell D.; McMillen, Robert M.

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“…Clarke et al, 2009, Gullekson et al, 2011. This is consistent with the findings of this study where the social and cultural image of a study abroad destination significantly influences attitude towards study abroad.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Although the motives to study abroad may vary from one student to another, motivations for personal development such as learning a new language or developing proficiency in another language, intercultural assimilation, or getting away from home to experience something new (socially and culturally) are common motives for students to study abroad. Consistent with the extant literature, the predominant outcomes of studying abroad appear to be culture related: intercultural proficiency, openness to cultural diversity, intercultural communication apprehension, international awareness, international activities and global-mindedness (Clarke et al, 2009, Gullekson et al, 2011, Payan et al, 2012. The motives for studying abroad are closely linked to students' expectations.…”

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confidence: 67%

“…Motivating factors such as personal development, broader career opportunities, intercultural assimilation, fun or enjoyment and deterrents such as missing family and friends, family and work commitments, language, safety, financial, and graduation concerns have been documented (Payan et al, 2012). The predominant outcomes however appear to be culture-related constructs such as intercultural proficiency, openness to cultural diversity, international awareness, international activities, global-mindedness and environmental attitudes (Clarke et al, 2009, Gullekson et al, 2011, Payan et al, 2012, Rexeisen and Al-Khatib, 2009). …”

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11 Short-term study abroad: motivations, expectations and experiences of students of Aalesund campus

Mørkeset¹,

Glavee-Geo²

2016

Offentleg Sektor I Endring

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SAMMENDRAG Målet med denne undersøkelsen er å se naermere på studentenes motivasjon, forventninger og erfaringer knyttet til utvekslingsopphold i utlandet. Kapittelet viser hvilke faktorer som påvirker studentenes holdning og intensjon om å dra på utveksling. Basert på dybdeintervju med to studentgrupper, en gruppe som ennå ikke har vaert på utveksling, og en gruppe som har gjennomført studentutveksling, diskuteres motivasjon, forventninger og erfaringer gjennom komparative og kontrasterende analyser i hver av de to gruppene studenter. Denne analytiske tilnaermingen gir svaert interessant informasjon om studentenes beslutningsprosesser. Kapittelet presenterer dessuten en konseptuell modell, basert på flere regresjonsanalyser av innsamlede data fra 294 respondenter. Det å forstå hvilke faktorer som påvirker studentenes holdning og intensjon om å studere i utlandet, kan gi nyttige retningslinjer til høgre utdanningsinstitusjoner når promotering og markedsføring av utvekslingsopphold i utlandet skal formuleres og gjennomføres.ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to explore students' motivations, expectations and experiences in embarking on short-term study abroad and to investigate factors that influence students' attitude and intention to study abroad. Based on in-depth interviews with two groups of students, yet to go abroad and have been abroad, this paper discusses the motivations, expectations and experiences of students by comparing and contrasting these two groups. This analytical approach reveals very interesting insights into the study abroad decision-making process. The paper also presents a conceptual model, which was estimated by use of multiple regression analysis based on data source of 294 respondents. Understanding the factors which influence attitude and intention to study abroad can provide useful guidelines for higher education institutions to consider in the formulation SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD: MOTIVATIONS, EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTSOF AALESUND CAMPUS 175 of effective study abroad programs and on how best to promote and market study abroad experiences to Norwegian students.

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2016

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“…Students who went abroad for part of their university education report to be more independent, approachable and agreeable than before their stay. Furthermore, they are more open to foreign cultures and ways of working (Clarke et al, 2009;DAAD and HIS, 2013;Zimmermann and Neyer, 2013).…”

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The Second Dividend of Studying Abroad: The Impact of International Student Mobility on Academic Performance

Meya

Suntheim

2014

SSRN Journal

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Standard-Nutzungsbedingungen:Die Dokumente auf EconStor dürfen zu eigenen wissenschaftlichen Zwecken und zum Privatgebrauch gespeichert und kopiert werden.Sie dürfen die Dokumente nicht für öffentliche oder kommerzielle Zwecke vervielfältigen, öffentlich ausstellen, öffentlich zugänglich machen, vertreiben oder anderweitig nutzen.Sofern die Verfasser die Dokumente unter Open-Content-Lizenzen (insbesondere CC-Lizenzen) zur Verfügung gestellt haben sollten, gelten abweichend von diesen Nutzungsbedingungen die in der dort genannten Lizenz gewährten Nutzungsrechte. Terms of use: Documents in EconStor may Georg-August University Göttingen September 2014Abstract This paper investigates the effect of studying abroad on students' success at university. Using an extensive dataset, propensity score matching is applied to account for possible self-selection into international mobility. Our empirical analysis suggests that a temporary study-related visit abroad significantly improves the final university grade, thus granting a second dividend in addition to personal experience. However, it seems that this effect is mainly driven by selective transferring of grades. Moreover, the study shows that a sojourn reduces the probability of finishing studies within the standard time period, suggesting that this dividend comes at a cost.

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“…According to the study of Van Hoof (2000), students who work abroad as interns are better prepared than their non-participating peers to face some of the challenges they will encounter in the increasingly globalized hospitality industry of tomorrow. Students who study abroad may have greater intercultural proficiency, increased openness to cultural diversity, and become more globally minded than those students remaining in a traditional campus setting (Clark, Flaherty, Wright, & McMillen, 2009). …”

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Filipino Practicum Students' Close Encounter with Asian Tourists: An Experiential Study

Nival¹,

Aguilos²

2016

Proceedings of the Asia Tourism Forum. 2016 - The 12th Biennial Conference of Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Asia

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Practicum students play a major part in the hospitality industry. They support the regular staff assigned in the different sections in hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, airports and other tourism establishments all over the world. For Filipino hospitality and tourism practicum students they have their share of face to face encounters with Asian tourists. It is expected that their initial exposure to foreign tourists are with guests from the neighbouring countries This qualitative study was conducted to identify what were the challenges, lessons and wisdom that they have learned after they were exposed to tourists coming from Korea, Japan, and Thailand. Narrative journals submitted by students after their off-campus and in campus practicum were thoroughly analysed .Major findings which emerged from the study are (1) Students have a difficulty of communicating with Asian Tourists because of language barrier (2) Asian tourists are reserved but easy to please guests (3) Coping with multi-cultural diversity is a major challenge among students in providing guest services. (4) Despite of challenges met, students are happy dealing with Asian tourists. They strongly recommend to school authorities to offer courses such as Asian languages and Asian Culture and Traditions to improve the curriculum of hospitality and management programs. It is also recommended to invite visiting professors to teach these recommended courses. Through this their level of confidence in dealing with tourists all over the Asian region will be improved.

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Student Intercultural Proficiency From Study Abroad Programs

Cited by 158 publications

References 45 publications

11 Short-term study abroad: motivations, expectations and experiences of students of Aalesund campus

11 Short-term study abroad: motivations, expectations and experiences of students of Aalesund campus

The Second Dividend of Studying Abroad: The Impact of International Student Mobility on Academic Performance

Filipino Practicum Students' Close Encounter with Asian Tourists: An Experiential Study

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