Title
Study Abroad Decisions: Determinants and Consequences
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2014
Abstract
This study examined factors influencing students' decisions to study abroad and the perceived impact of such experiences. Findings identified intellectual and personal growth, career enhancement potential, ability to graduate on time, cost, and financial aid availability as the most important "program-related" considerations, and exposure to other cultures and desire to live independently as key "non-program" factors. Development of deeper intercultural understanding, sensitivity, global mindedness, interpersonal skills, and tolerance were the key learning. Factor analysis confirmed "Cultural Understanding and Personal Growth" and "Cultural Tolerance" as the top decision criteria. Statistically significant differences were observed with respect to study abroad locations.
Publication Name
Journal of Higher Education Theory & Practice
Volume Number
14
First Page
69
Last Page
80
Issue Number
1
Recommended Citation
Movassaghi, Hormoz; Unsal, Fahri; and Gocer, Kenan, "Study Abroad Decisions: Determinants and Consequences" (2014). Finance and International Business Faculty Publications. 10.
https://digitalcommons.ithaca.edu/finance_fac_pubs/10