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Studying Abroad: Is it Really Worth it? Brandon Gerel Sunday, 9 December, 12

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Market research on level of learning, satisfaction and self-development students attained through their participation in Study Abroad programs.

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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%

n=49Sunday, 9 December, 12

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One More Time?

2 TIMES 1 TIME82%

How many study abroad programs/field studies have you participated in?

18%

n=49Sunday, 9 December, 12

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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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