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Helping Others Benefit from your
International Travel
Mary A. Andrews, Ph.D.Michigan State University Extension
Nancy E. Crago, Ph.D.Penn State University Cooperative Extension
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The Polish-American Extension Project (PAEP)
Overseas Technical Assistance Project.– Sponsored by USDA with Poland’s MAFE– Time frame: 1990-1996
Extension specialists and agents sent.– 70 individuals from 26 states
Worked with Provincial level Extension staff.– Extension methodologies– Farm management, farm economics, household
and agricultural technologies, tourism, youth development, etc.
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Purpose of the study Determine the benefits and
impact of international assignments– Internal– External
Determine factors leading to greatest value
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Methods and Data Sources Total Design
Method Quantitative Data
– Mail Survey (N=70) 95.7% response rate
Qualitative Data– Phone Interviews
(n=28)– On-site
interviews (n=98)
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Research Questions
How did Intn’l assignments affect participants and near-associates?– Near-associates includes family,
colleagues, stakeholders and clientele. What influences or factors were
positive, negative or indifferent? Did domestic organizations and
communities benefit?
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Results: Personal and Professional Benefits Positive change in self-perception Renewed professional commitment New knowledge and understanding of
international issues Increased status
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Results: Benefits for Family Members Growth in self-reliance Ability to adapt New knowledge Increased interest in
international Issues Personal relationships with
community Family bonding
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Results: Organizational Benefits
Globally competent professionals with renewed commitment
Educational outreach with international dimension Increased visibility and support for international
programming
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Results: Benefits To Polish and American Communities
Increased international knowledge, awareness and understanding
Improved appreciation for others
Improved attitudes concerning international involvement
Greater interest in participating in exchanges, tours, hosting, linkages and business endeavors
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Recommendations from Lessons Learned Don’t be shy: Create visibility about intn’l
assignments/travels– Build a support system with early and continuing
involvement of others– Alert educational & community groups– Make connections with stakeholders
Accept hints from others and expect organizations to provide orientation– Anticipate interests to develop examples/stories
from travel to integrate into work/community– Plan continuous communications strategies
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Lessons Learned
Work at identifying ways people at home can become intn’lly involved:– Correspondence, hosting, exchanges
Emphasize international cooperation, not technical assistance—stress the “mutual” benefits of travel
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Pre-Travel Considerations
Develop an educational plan
Identify potential audiences and linkages
Involve others– Colleagues and co-
workers– Family members
Develop a communications plan
Put together a photo album to share with hosts
Contact local media Visit with persons
from host country Read and learn
about your destination
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Considerations During Travel
Document travel - photos, journals,videos, slides– Note similarities and differences– Keep audiences in mind
Collect items for program display Maintain communications with home Explore partnership opportunities Develop new skills/knowledge
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Hometown folks want…
To learn about your experiences and insights
To cooperate in providing reciprocal hospitality
To become involved internationally, but often don’t know how
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Hometown folks are interested:
Write “newsy” letters home--regularly Create e-mail or mailing lists to reach
large numbers with same communication
Create a news release or taped message for the radio
Encourage the children to share daily life with school friends
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Post-Travel Considerations
Share travel experience with others Design activities to help others develop global
awareness Reflect on how you have changed and grown Set goals for your own future
development/involvement Create ways to stay in contact with hosts
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Summary-- International Travel is an ideal way to:
Develop personal and professional skills and sensitivities
Involve family members Increase understanding of global
interdependence Help co-workers, clientele and
community members get involved in international affairs
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Thank you!
Mary A.Andrews, Ph.D. Michigan State University
Nancy E. Crago, Ph.D. Penn State University Cooperative Extension