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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON IMPACT OF EDUCATION ABROAD ON CAREER

DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE TRADE INTERNATIONAL IN BANGLADESH

By

Md. Towhid Hossain

Id: 0921146

An internship Report Presented in Partial Fulfillment

of the Requirement for the Degree

Bachelor of Business Administration

INDEPENDENT UNIVERSITY, BANGLADESH

September 2013


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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY ON IMPACT OF EDUCATION ABROAD ON CAREER

DEVELOPMENT OF EXECUTIVE TRADE INTERNATIONAL IN BANGLADESH

By

Md. Towhid Hossain

Id: 0921146

Has been approved

August 2013

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Dr. A.N.M Shibly Noman Khan

Assistant Professor

School of Business

Independent University, Bangladesh


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Letter of Transmittal

Dr. A.N.M Shibly Noman Khan

Assistant Professor

School of Business

Independent University, Bangladesh

Dear Sir,

This is the most excellent time when I have the overwhelming experience of submitting the

internship report that I have prepared with the best of my skill and hard work. I have joined

as an interne at Executive Trade International, and worked on International Relationship of

this firm. Finally I have prepared an internship on- Impact of education abroad on career

development in context of Executive Trade International in Bangladesh. To fulfill the

partial requirement to completion of Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA-449)

program. This report will help the organization to achieve better performance through

adopting international relationship.

Therefore, I need your kind attention to access my report considering the limitation of the

study. Your kind suggestion will encourage me to perform better research work in future.

Sincerely Yours

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Md. Towhid Hossain

ID#0921146


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Acknowledgement

At the very beginning, I would like to thank the almighty Allah for giving the chance

to complete my internship and preparing the internship report. Completion of this report was

only possible due to the cooperation and work of many people. To all those so freely offered

their advice and encouragement in this endeavor. I offer my most sincere appreciation.

I would like to express my gratitude to my Supervisor Dr. Shibly Noman Khan for

providing me detailed feedback, valuable suggestions and advice on this report. I would like

to thank him for imparting his time and wisdom.

I would like to express my gratitude to all the people that were involved both directly

and indirectly in the preparation of this report. I apologize to the people whose names that I

have not mentioned, and their contribution is highly appreciated by me.

I want to thank all the officers of Executive Trade International that were involved. I

would like to thank them for giving me the required information to commence this report and

for providing the permission to do the required research work.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Context Page No

List of Tables 7

List of figures 8

Abstract 9

1.0 Introduction 9

2.0 Mission and the vision of Executive Trade International 11

3.0 Background of the study 12

4.0 Objective of the study 13

5.0 Limitation of the study 13

5.1 Action Plans 14

5.2 Implementation 14

5.3 Intercultural Development 14

6.0 Education and Career Attainment 15

6.1 Longer Stays Mean Greater Benefits: 15

6.2 A Life time of Benefits 15

7.0 Literature review 16

8.0 Research framework 17

9.0 Research Methodology 17

9.1 Research design 17

9.2 Research Approach 17


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9.3 Sampling Method 18

9.4 Sampling instrument 18

9. 5 Data collection Procedure 19

9. 6 Data Analysis Procedure 19

10.0 Finding of the study 19

11.0 Significance of the study 22

12.0 Recommendation 22

13.0 Conclusion 23

References 24

Appendix I (Research questionnaire) 26

Appendix II (Descriptive Statistics) 29

Appendix III (Histogram and pie charts) 31


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LIST OF TABLES

Contents

Table 1.0 Descriptive Statistics of Lifestyle Improvement and Intercultural Development


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LI ST OF FIGURES

Contents

Figure 1.0 Histogram of Lifestyle improvement

Figure 2.0 Histogram of Intercultural Development


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Abstract

Executive Trade International Ltd, In Bangladesh is one of the leading commercial

firms. Since being established in 2001, Executive Trade International has come to be

regarded as one of the most well-established, ethical and renowned professional educational

consulting company in Bangladesh. Executive Trade International - The Provider, they

provide counseling to students taking into consideration the students academic history,

interests and career goals to ensure the program they select is the best suited for the

individual. This farm provide options to apply for multiple countries for multiple courses,

oversee the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation, including reference

letters and study plans (Statement of Purpose), as well as assisting in the completion ofapplication forms. They also provide visa profiling, guidance for visa formalities, helping in

filling the visa application for error free application, complete assistance in all visa

procedures and ensuring you submit the right document for your visa, personal interview

guidance. In indicates that the current customers of the firm are highly satisfied and willing to

continue relationship with the University/college in the long run. This firm offer personalized

services from professional counselors. They also take great pride in their staff and have a

wonderful team of counselors and professionals working for the students. There counselors

are trained and have to meet the benchmarks set by the company to ensure that they provide

the best advice for the students

1.0 Introduction

Education is the backbone of nation It will change your life. You'll come back a new

person." For years, the benefits of study abroad have been described in these words.

Everyone in the study abroad field believed it could greatly impact a student's life, but the

exact long-term benefits were unknown - until now. The first large-scale survey to explore

the long-term impact of study abroad on a student's personal, professional, and academic life

shows that study abroad positively and unequivocally influences the career path, world-view,


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and self-confidence of students. Study abroad educators often assert that one of the goals of

study abroad is to train future global leaders to be more effective, respectful of other cultures

and political and economic systems, and willing to take a stand for the world's welfare, not

just what benefits a specific country. The survey findings indicate that study abroad is

succeeding in its mission. When questioned about intercultural development, 98 percent of

respondents said that study abroad helped them to better understand their own cultural values

and biases, and 82 percent replied that study abroad contributed to their developing a more

sophisticated way of looking at the world.

Executive Trade International was founded in April 2001 for the students who step out

and make their careers in foreign lands, with the head office located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Executive Trade International provides professional consulting services to students, who

like to pursue higher education in Australia, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom(England, Scotland, and Wales). In last few years of their flawless operations we have

acquired the faith and goodwill of students, colleges and universities. They are the single

source for our Study Abroad Solutions. Executive is always availed to consult on taking

about higher education to the next level so anyone can stay competitive in the global world.

They welcome the opportunity to work with you "today" for "tomorrow's" better career

solutions. They give all students correct information and guideline to make them successful

to find a better educational institute in a developed country. It is a business firm solely

dedicated to development, promotion and helping students who are interested about studying

abroad. This firm is a panel of sophisticated and education counselors who understand the

need of the students, their parents and the sponsors. They provide the students the best

possible information on the all available options, to help them to make the most prudent

decisions. They also offer the students a highly professional and cost effective service process

that enables a quick admission and smooth visa process. There business goal remains

absolutely inseparable from the clients' needs. This firm also believes that quality is the key

to corporate success in an increasingly competitive market and thus strives to achieve

excellence in all areas of performance. This farm keeps regular contact with the entire partner

Universities/colleges. Once a student decides to apply for a course, he or she just needs to

complete the enrollment form and to give us all necessary papers. Thereafter they take

responsibilities for the admission procedure. This farm also submit their applications to the

universities/colleges and closely follow-up the status. Students obtain their Offer Letter of


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Acceptance from the university/college within a very short time after submitting their

application.

Consulting Business Company is highly competitive and highly sensitive company. A

consulting company plays very vital role in our international relationship. Consultants help

business owners and entrepreneurs develop the business objectives necessary to achieve the

organization's service, social, profit and growth goals by interviewing the principal leaders.

Talking through the vision for an organization helps the leaders vocalize where they want the

organization to go. A business objective provides a specific, measurable, realistic, action-

oriented and time sensitive statement that, once achieved, propels the organization closer

toward meeting one of its goals. The business' goals and objectives form the foundation of its

business plan. Business owners can follow the same process on their own to develop

workable goals, objectives and actions to help their business succeed. In Bangladesh

Executive trade International Ltd mainly focus on these things. They are:

Provide best study abroad solutions to the students.

Represent many prestigious universities & colleges around the world

Provides speedy services for the students so that they can complete necessary

admission & visa procedure within a limited time.

Maintain a long term relationships with the students while they are studying abroad.

Strong network of students who are currently studying abroad. They are very much

cordial in assisting our new students on their first arrivals in abroad.

2.0 Mission and the vision of Executive Trade International

They provide counseling to students taking into consideration the students academic

history, interests and career goals to ensure the program they select is the best suited

for the individual.


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This farm provide options to apply for multiple countries for multiple courses,

oversee the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation, including

reference letters and study plans (Statement of Purpose), as well as assisting in the

completion of application forms.

They also provide visa profiling, guidance for visa formalities, helping in filling the

visa application for error free application, complete assistance in all visa procedures

and ensuring you submit the right document for your visa, personal interview

guidance.

They offer a wide choice of courses and institutions. This firm also represent over 150

education institutions worldwide. We are selective about the institutions we represent

and ensure that they are genuine education providers and are government approved

3.0 Background of the study

The report is originated in result of my internship program which I have done as are

requirement of BBA program. This report is completed based on my three months internship

in Executive trade international. This is an orientation report that contains the real life day to

day working experience of different tasks. Todays world is changing very quickly as new

business are rising by placing the old ones. In the new millennium, people feel an increasing

awkwardness about the future. Like the other business, consulting practice is also changing at

an unbelievable pace. Consulting business becomes more demanding and competitive day by

day.


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4.0 Objective of the study

The business' goals and objectives form the foundation of its business plan. Business

owners can follow the same process on their own to develop workable goals, objectives and

actions to help their business succeed. The main objective of the study is to have on

international education and its impact on career development. Assess the following specific

objectives.

Identify as the tangible and intangible skill and capabilities through their experience

abroad and how they have they have applied that there professional, personal and

education pursuits. To expose professionals to consulting process, practices and tools

To impart basic consultancy, project management and comprehensive problem

solving skills to professionals and working executives.

To encourage professional to opt consulting as a career option

To develop skills and expertise for internal consulting in organizations

To expose professionals to consulting process, practices and tools.

To impart basic consultancy, project management and comprehensive problem

solving skills to professionals and working executives.

To encourage professional to opt consulting as a career option

To develop skills and expertise for internal consulting in organizations

5.0 Limitation of the study

Consultancy sector is very sensitive and competitive by its nature. So, data of this

report is not available and the interviews might not disclose accurate facts and figures.

However I have faced the following problems to prepare the report.


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Insufficiency of valuable and information

Lack of prepare books, journals and relevant data

Lack of time and resource

Lack of perfect cooperation of the survey personal

The organization maintains confidentially to provide some of the following

information.

Lack of support

Lack of secondary raw data

5.1 Action Plans

Develop the action plan for each objective. An action plan breaks the objective down into

small, manageable tasks you can accomplish in a few days to a week. For instance, one task

in obtaining a realtor's license is to research training programs and another is applying for the

programs.

5.2 Implementation

Act on the plan. Consultants may assist with implementation, such as helping the client

company set up its virtual office or computer network but, the majority of implementation

falls to the business owner and employees. Start with the first action to meet the firstobjective of the one-year goal and work our way down the list, in order.

5.3 Intercultural Development

Study abroad educators often assert that one of the goals of study abroad is to train future

global leaders to be more effective, respectful of other cultures and political and economic

systems, and willing to take a stand for the world's welfare, not just what benefits a specific

country. The survey findings indicate that study abroad is succeeding in its mission. When

questioned about intercultural development, 98 percent of respondents said that study abroad

helped them to better understand their own cultural values and biases, and 82 percent replied

that study abroad contributed to their developing a more sophisticated way of looking at the

world.


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"The experience of living and studying in another country was so eye-opening tested

preconceptions and habits I wasn't even aware were so ingrained in me. It is significant to

note that these intercultural benefits are not fleeting but continue to impact participants' lives

long after their time abroad. Almost all of the respondents (94 percent) reported that the

experience continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures, and 23

percent still maintain contact with host-country friends. Ninety percent said that the

experience influenced them to seek out a greater diversity of friends, and 64 percent said that

it also influenced them to explore other cultures.

6.0 Education and Career Attainment

It is noteworthy that the majority of respondents gave academic and professional accounts

similar. When questioned about academic pursuits, 87 percent of respondents said that study

abroad influenced subsequent educational experiences, 63 percent said that it influenced their

decision to expand or change academic majors, and 64 percent reported that it influenced

their decision to attend graduate school. Nearly half of all respondents have engaged in

international work or volunteerism since studying abroad.

6.1 Longer Stays Mean Greater Benefits:

For many years, conventional wisdom in the study abroad field has been that "more is better".

The longer students study abroad, the more significant the academic and cultural

development and personal growth benefits. Although all students benefit from the study

abroad experience, there are a few choices that students can make that having the potential to

increase their long-term and career benefits.

6.2 A Life time of Benefits

Few other experiences in life have proven to net such a positive and sustainable impact. With

study abroad offering so many life-changing and enduring academic, career, intercultural,

personal, and social benefits, students should carefully consider studying abroad when


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searching for a college and during their collegiate career. Students should question potential

colleges about the study abroad programs they offer and find out how competitive the

application process is and if grades and financial aid transfer. In addition, colleges, parents,

and employers should encourage and enable students to study abroad.

7.0 Literature review

"It will change your life. You'll come back a new person." For years, the benefits of

study abroad have been described in these words. Everyone in the study abroad field believed

it could greatly impact a student's life, but the exact long-term benefits were unknown - until

now. The first large-scale survey to explore the long-term impact of study abroad on a

student's personal, professional, and academic life shows that study abroad positively and

unequivocally influences the career path, world-view, and self-confidence of students. Study

abroad educators often assert that one of the goals of study abroad is to train future global

leaders to be more effective, respectful of other cultures and political and economic systems,

and willing to take a stand for the world's welfare, not just what benefits a specific country.

The survey findings indicate that study abroad is succeeding in its mission. When questioned

about intercultural development, 98 percent of respondents said that study abroad helped

them to better understand their own cultural values and biases, and 82 percent replied that

study abroad contributed to their developing a more sophisticated way of looking at the

world."The experience of living and studying in another country was so eye-opening tested

preconceptions and habits I wasn't even aware were so ingrained in me It is significant to

note that these intercultural benefits are not fleeting but continue to impact participants' lives

long after their time abroad. Almost all of the respondents (94 percent) reported that the

experience continues to influence interactions with people from different cultures, and 23

percent still maintain contact with host-country friends. Ninety percent said that theexperience influenced them to seek out a greater diversity of friends, and 64 percent said that

it also influenced them to explore other cultures.


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8.0 Research framework

Research Questions:

a. Does there any relationship between educations abroad on career development?

b. Does there any impact in education abroad on career development?

Hypothesis:

1. There is a significant relationship between educations abroad on career development

2. There is an impact education abroad on career development

9.0 Research Methodology

9.1 Research design

The methodology of the research have been describe o the basis of research design, data

collection methods and data analysis. The study is descriptive in character which tends to

investigate the understanding of improved lifestyle and intercultural development in the

context of Executive Trade International (ETI) .The research design consist the blueprint of

the quantity, collection and analysis of data. The study intends to identify the occurrences,

characteristics of sample which clearly state that the research is a descriptive study. The

objective of the research is likely from side to side to the data collection and explanation of

the research. The study will determine the student sensitivity on the organization based on

key relationship marketing underpins- lifestyle improvement and intercultural development

9.2 Research Approach

To examine the research dilemma, researcher collects different information from client

(student) of ETI. Researcher gives letter to each and every participant explaining the research

Impact of education abroad Career development


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focus. Participation of the respondents will depend on their choice. Participants can pull out

from responding at any time without giving any explanation.

9.3 Sampling Method

The study conducted only in ETI due to time and budget constraints. The sampling frame for

this research was the clients (student) of ETI. Data has been collected from ETI.

Sample collected by simple random sampling technique. Cooper and Schinder (2003) stated

that in this type of probability sampling method each population element is known and has an

equal chance of selection.

The sample size was 15 to investigate the variables like lifestyle improvement and

intercultural development in context of ETI.

9.4 Sampling instrument

Because of the lack of secondary data (magazine journals and articles), the researcher

gathered data from the primary source by developing questionnaire. To obtain data for this

study the researcher used questionnaire because of following reasons:

It is not possible to make a personal interview for the large number sample size of 15

The postal system of our country is very slow. So mail survey will be time consuming

for this study.

I t takes less time to fill up a questionnaire survey form. As a result, the student will

not be unwilling in providing accurate data.

The researchers found that most of the earlier research with large number of sample

size used survey method.

Internet survey will not be possible for this study as the research will be conducted in

the context of Bangladesh

Respondents ambiguity can be maintained

Similar to most other researches, questionnaire has been tailored from previous

experimental studies. In the questionnaire there will be two sections which are

lifestyle improvement and intercultural development.

Lifestyle improvement will be measured by using 5 items (section 1, question no. 1-5). This 5

point likert scale was used by Ndubisi (2007).


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Intercultural development will be measured by using 5 items (section 2, question no. 1-5).

This 5 point likert scale was used by Ndubisi (2007)

9. 5 Data collection Procedure

It is impossible to get information from secondary sources like journal, article or magazine

for the reason that no available study has been conducted within the context of Consulting

Farm in Bangladesh. Therefore the researcher will impose primary data to explore research

problem. The researchers will conduct questionnaire to collect primary data.

9. 6 Data Analysis Procedure

Frequency distributions like mean, median, mode, standard deviation were used in the study.

Descriptive statistics and frequency distribution were better for the study as they have more

valid explanation on student responses.

Quantitative data of the research collected by primary sources and the comparison

represented through charts and graphs. For the current study on hand, the statistical package

for social sciences (SPSS) software version 17.0 will be utilized by the researchers as a

statistical data analysis tool since it offers greater practicability in data analysis.

10.0 Finding of the study

Table 0.1 Represent the descriptive statistics of the measured variables. Here mean

represent the verge of the variables. Median presents the middle value of the distribution.

Median of a frequency distribution is the value of the set which divides the total frequency

into two equal parts. Mode is the model value of the distribution which is the value of the

variety which has maximum frequency. In frequency distribution, the value appear maximum

number of times is known as mode as it has maximum frequency. Standard deviation is the

measure of dispersion of the variables. In a frequency distribution, the spread of the vales

may be symmetrical around the centre or it may not be so. Histogram is the visual

representation of results with normal curve.


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Table 01: Descriptive statistics of Lifestyle improvement and Intercultural Development

Statistics

Lifestyle Improvement Intercultural Development

N Valid 15 15

Missing 0 0

Mean 3.5333 3.4667

Median 4.0000 3.0000

Mode 4.00 3.00

Std. Deviation 1.06010 1.06010

Minimum 2.00 2.00

Maximum 5.00 5.00

From the table we can found that mean of lifestyle improvement is 3.533 means that on

average students of ETI are strongly believe that the foreign education can improve the

lifestyle. Here mean, median and mode are almost similar and the values are 3.533, 4.00 and

4.00. Here the standard deviation of lifestyle improvement is 1.060. In here the mode of the

frequency distribution is 4.00 and it means most of the student agrees that, the foreign

education can help their lifestyle to improve.

Again from the above table we can found that mean of Intercultural Development is 3.4667

means that on average students of ETI are strongly believe that by getting foreign education

they can develop their intercultural activity. Here mean, median and mode are almost similar

and the values are 3.4667, 3.00 and 3.00. Here the standard deviation of Intercultural

Development is 1.0601. In here the mode of the frequency distribution is 3.00 and it means

most of the student agrees that, the foreign education can help their intercultural development

by exploring different cultural activity.


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Figure 01: Histogram of Lifestyle Improvement

Figure 02: Histogram of Intercultural Development


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11.0 Significance of the study

Now a days student consulting firm sector of Bangladesh is very competitive. There

are lots of student consulting firm exist in Bangladesh. The study will help researcher to

comprehend the impact of education variables- lifestyle improvement and intercultural

development. This form of study was not used in the developing countries like Bangladesh.

The study is important for different types of reasons. This research will help to increase

student consulting firms loyal client, which will help to boost future clients, in context of

student consulting firm in Bangladesh. This form of research will encourage further

researchers in Bangladesh or in other countries in similar areas of interest.

12.0 Recommendation

In the context of ETI in Bangladesh the researcher can recommend the following by

analyzing the study variables: Lifestyle improvement, Intercultural development

Lifestyle improvement is very important in component in student consulting firm. ETI

have to gain trust of students to make them believe that the foreign education can

improve their lifestyle.

ETI should identify the value of customer satisfaction in keeping trusty clients and act

accordingly. Customer satisfaction as a major factor in building customer loyalty.

Clients are likely to be loyal to the consulting firm that figure out clients complaints

and other conflict satisfactory.

ETI can arrange a 1week duration training program where student get a idea about

inter cultural development, by this training student can easily adopted the different

culture, can take decision in critical situation.


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13.0 Conclusion

Student consulting firm are belonging to the most popular service industry for the

student in the world. Now a day a part of economic development of our country depends onthis sector. Bangladesh has lots of student consulting firm which are always try to build a

good relationship with their clients and try to give their best service. We know every year a

good number of students are going to abroad for higher education and they are taking help

from Student consultancy firm. This study has established that in Bangladesh student

consultancy firm sector impact of education abroad on career development can play an

important role in promoting the student consulting firm industry and can able to build

trustworthiness among clients. The research has been recognized that the performance of the

ETI is trustworthy, satisfied, committed, promising.


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Appendix I

Research Questionnaire

Section 1:


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Based on the findings of the Lifestyle Improvement, we have performed an attitude survey

among the students of the organizations. The result of this survey is stated bellow:

Please answer each of the following statement using the following rating scale:

5=Strongly Agree

4=Agree

3=Undecided

2=Disagree

1=Strongly Disagree

Number Questioners Feedback

1. Study abroad give a strategic edge on career development

2. The way of doing things change by exploring foreign education

3. It changes day to day lifestyle in effective and organized way

4. The cultural diversification increase knowledge

5. Foreign education help me to adopt my job environment

Section 2:


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Based on the findings of the Intercultural Development, we have performed an attitude

survey among the students of the organizations. The result of this survey is stated bellow:

Please answer each of the following statement using the following rating scale:

5=Strongly Agree

4=Agree

3=Undecided

2=Disagree

1=Strongly Disagree

Number Questioners Feedback

1. Study abroad, has a significant impact on the academic and cultural

development

2. Foreign education effect on personal growth

3. Students benefit from the study abroad experience

4. This increase our long-term development and career benefits

5. The communication skill developed by exploring other culture


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Appendix II

Descriptive Statistics

Statistics


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Lifestyle Improvement Intercultural Development

N Valid 15 15

Missing 0 0

Mean 3.5333 3.4667

Median 4.0000 3.0000

Mode 4.00 3.00

Std. Deviation 1.06010 1.06010

Minimum 2.00 2.00

Maximum 5.00 5.00

Lifestyle Improvement

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 2.00 3 20.0 20.0 20.0

3.00 4 26.7 26.7 46.7

4.00 5 33.3 33.3 80.0

5.00 3 20.0 20.0 100.0

Total 15 100.0 100.0

Intercultural Development

Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent

Valid 2.00 3 20.0 20.0 20.0

3.00 5 33.3 33.3 53.3

4.00 4 26.7 26.7 80.0

5.00 3 20.0 20.0 100.0

Total 15 100.0 100.0


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Appendix III

Histograms and Pie Chart


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