Making an Impact: The Benefits of Studying Abroad

Main Article Content

Michele Scheib

Keywords

international study, career, disability

Abstract

Qualitative interviews with ten individuals with disabilities who participated in a study abroad program within the past eight years, compared equally to long-term outcomes cited in studies with the general study abroad alumni population. Students reported increased self-confidence, independence and career or educational gains related to their study abroad experiences.

Abstract 1394 | PDF Downloads 513 Word Downloads 115 Text Downloads 134

References

American Institute for Foreign Study. (1988). The impact of an international education on college acceptance and career development. [ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 298 056].

British Columbia Centre for International Education. (2001). Study abroad impact outcomes. Retrieved December 6, 2003, from http://www.bccie.bc.ca.

Carlson, J. S., Burn, B., Useem, J., & Yachimowicz, D. (1990). Study abroad: The experience of American undergraduates. New York: Greenwood Press.

Institute for the International Education of Students. (Summer 2000). Exploring the long-term impact of study abroad: A case study of 50 years of study abroad alumni. The International Educator. Washington, DC: NAFSA Publications. Y. Akande & C. Slawson.

Institute of International Education. (Fall 2003). The U.S. study abroad market: What are the barriers to purchase? The IIENetworker. New York: Naylor Publications for the Institute of International Education. A. Doorbar.

Institute of International Education. (November 15, 2003). Study abroad surging among American students. Open Doors Report. Washington, DC: Institute of International Education. D. Gardner and S. Witherell.

Mobility International USA. (Fall, 2005). How are we doing? A survey of students with disabilities in study abroad. The IIENetworker. New York: Naylor Publications for Institute of International Education. M. Scheib.

Similar Articles

<< < 1 2 3 4 5 > >> 

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.