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Studying Abroad: Is it Really Worth it?
Brandon GerelSunday, 9 December, 12
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Introduction
Key Words:
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ObjectiveTo find out if the study abroad experience promote the student’s desire to be a global citizen.
1.To understand the learning process of the student from the study abroad experience.
2.To understand student’s expectations pre-departure and the level of fulfillment after re-entry.
3.To determine the incentives and barriers to participate in a study abroad experience.
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Executive Summary• To find out if students who have
participated in the study abroad/field study gained certain level of cultural and global literacy
• Their level of enjoyment and the likelihood of positive recommendation
• Analysis of research findings and key insights
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Methodology• We conducted a focus group of students that have participated in the Student
Mobility Program to gain insights about their personal experience.
• We conducted an online survey through
• Two editions of survey: 49 Respondents
• Students who already have participated in a study abroad activity
• Students interested in participating in a study abroad activity.
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Semester vs. Tour
vs.
Study Abroad Semester Field Study
n=49
63% 47%
Which of the following have you participated in as a student at Capilano?
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Popular Destinations
N: 49
France
China
Austria
Guatemala
Netherlands
Australia
Finland
Other
0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4
Which of the following countries have you done study abroad semesters/field studies in?
31%
12%
12%
25%
2%
2%
8%
24%
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One More Time?
2 TIMES 1 TIME82%
How many study abroad programs/field studies have you participated in?
18%
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Growing Wiser
What year of study at Capilano University are you currently in?
n=49
4thGraduated3rd2nd
45%
29%
20%
6%
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Word of Mouth is King
How did you FIRST find about the study abroad/field study program?
n=49
45%
29%
20%
6%
Other Students
Study Abroad Ambassadors
Faculty Member
Print Material
Study Abroad Office
0 0.075 0.15 0.225 0.3
27%
16%
16%
10%
8%
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Can’t Get Enough SatisfactionWere you satisfied with the amount that Capilano faculty prepared you
for your trip?
n=49
45%
29%
20%
6%
27%
16%
16%
10%
8%4%
Dissatisfied90%
Satisfied6%Meh
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Self Sufficiency FTW
How was your trip(s) funded?
n=49
45%
29%
20%
6%
Self funded
Parents or guardians
Scholarship
Loans
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
78%
55%
16%41%
29%
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Individualism For The Win
18%
27%2%
53%
Personal growthResume buildingOpportunity to travelEnhancing my education
n=49
What was your #1 motivation for doing a semester abroad/field studies program?
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Did You Learn Anything?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your study abroad program/field study increased your level of awareness of the following?
Politics of your host country
69%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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Did You Learn Anything?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your study abroad program/field study increased your level of awareness of the following?
Economic drivers of your host country
71%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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Did You Learn Anything?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your study abroad program/field study increased your level of awareness of the following?
Understanding of foreign exchange markets and their effects on travel
and business risk
67%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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Did You Learn Anything?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your study abroad program/field study increased your level of awareness of the following?
Business practices of your host country at the retail, wholesale, manufacturing and/or service
levels
73%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Your personal confidence
92%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Your personal independence
94%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Your level of respect for other cultures
90%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Your general appreciation of cultural differences
94%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Learning your host country’s language
55%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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But Did You Really Learn?
n=49
How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/field study(studies) helped you in the following areas?
Your understanding of Canadian culture
76%YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10
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I Highly Recommend
98%
2%
Somewhat Likely Very Likely
n=49
How likely would you be to recommend a study abroad program/field study program to a fellow student?
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Ladies Going Abroad
65%
35%
n=49
Please select your gender
35%
65%
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Generation Us
n=49
What year were you born in?
88’ - 91’
83’ - 87’
Other
0 0.175 0.35 0.525 0.7
70%16%
27%
10%
3%
20-25 year olds find study abroad appealing
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Parlez-vous anglais?
n=49
What language(s) do you speak?
English
French
Mandarin
Cantonese
Italian
Other
0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1
98%
27%
12%
29%
10%
4%
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Key Findings• Majority of respondents were female and spoke English as a first language
• Students who have participated in the Student Mobility Programs are very satisfied with their decision
• Word of Mouth was the most effective way of marketing
• Significant increase in awareness of global affairs and foreign cultures
• The most common outcome was that each participant gained significant self-confidence.
• Willing and able to seek out challenges
• Personal Growth and enhancing their degree main motivators
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AppendixDemographics
• Capilano University Students that have participated in Student Mobility Programs
• 65% female
• Ages mostly ranging from 20-25
• English and French languages: Canadian
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AppendixQuestionnaires
• Which of the following have you participated in as a student at Capilano University?
• Which of the following countries have you done study abroad semesters/field studies in?
• How many study abroad programs/field studies have you participated in?
• What year of study at Capilano University are you currently in?
• How did you first find about the study abroad/ field study program?
• Were you satisfied with the amount that Capilano faculty prepared you for the trip?
• How as your trip(s) funded?
• What was your #1 motivation for doing a semester abroad/ field study program?
• How much if at all, do you think your study abroad program/ field study increased your level of awareness of the following?
• How much, if at all, do you think your exchange(s)/ field study (studies) helped you in the following areas?
• How likely would you be to recommend a study abroad program/ field study to a fellow student?
• Please select your gender
• What year were you born in?
• What language do you speak?
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