Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses
Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
First Advisor
Randall Dodge
Second Advisor
Tim Herrmann
Third Advisor
Scott Gaier
Abstract
Do the short-term effects of international study abroad programs (ISAPs) during the college undergraduate years continue post college? To determine whether ISAP participants perceive these benefits as long lasting, six college graduates from a small, mid-western, faith-based university were interviewed about their experience studying abroad. With the chance to share perceptions of their changed understanding or actions, the interviews focused on the following areas: career choice, personal values and behavior changes, relationships, spiritual growth, and intellectual knowledge. Results indicate that college graduates do perceive a number of lasting changes related to their time studying abroad.
Recommended Citation
Rousopoulos, Mary Katharine, "The Long-Lasting Effects of International Study Abroad Programs on College Graduates" (2009). Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHE) Theses. 2.
https://pillars.taylor.edu/mahe/2