Expectations, outcomes and attitude change of study abroad students

Paris, Cody Morris, Nyaupane, Gyan P. and Teye, Victor (2014) Expectations, outcomes and attitude change of study abroad students. Annals of Tourism Research, 48 . pp. 275-277. ISSN 0160-7383 [Article] (doi:10.1016/j.annals.2014.06.007)

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Abstract

As universities prepare students for the 21st century, the value of a globalized education is increasing. Study abroad programs are increasingly important means for students to gain the global education that they will need to be successful in international settings. Many universities now offer students the ability to integrate a study abroad program into already intensive academic programs by offering shorter study abroad programs (2–8 weeks) during break periods between academic sessions in winter and summer. This study is based upon a larger dataset collected from students participating in several international study abroad programs offered by a US university’s tourism program. This study builds upon two previous studies conducted by the authors, by examining the extent to which students’ expectations were fulfilled and attitudes changed after participating in a short-term study abroad program using a large dataset collected from four study abroad programs.

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