Study abroad

Studying Abroad: Is it Really
Worth it?

Brandon Gerel
Sunday, 9 December, 12

Introduction
Key Words:


Objective
To 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.


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


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.


Semester vs. Tour
Which of the following have you participated in as a student at Capilano?

Study Abroad Semester Field Study

vs.
63% 47%

n=49

Popular Destinations
Which of the following countries have you done study abroad semesters/ﬁeld
studies in?

France 31%

China 25%

Austria 12%

Guatemala 12%

Netherlands 8%

Australia 2% N: 49

Finland 2%

Other 24%

0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 n=49

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

2 TIMES
1 TIME
18% 82%

n=49

Growing Wiser
What year of study at Capilano University are you currently in?

6%

20% 45%
4th
Graduated
3rd
2nd
29%

n=49

Word of Mouth is King
How did you FIRST ﬁnd about the study abroad/ﬁeld study program?

Other Students 27%

6%
Study Abroad Ambassadors 16%
20% 45%
Faculty Member 16%

Print Material 10%
29%

Study Abroad Office 8%

0 0.075 0.15 0.225 0.3
n=49

Can’t Get Enough Satisfaction
Were you satisfied with the amount that Capilano faculty prepared you
for your trip?

27%

6%
16%
20% 45%
16%

10%
29%
90% 6% 4%
Satisfied
8% Meh Dissatisfied
n=49

Self Sufﬁciency FTW
How was your trip(s) funded?

Self funded 78%

6%
Parents or guardians 55%
20% 45%
16%
Scholarship 41%

29%
Loans 29%

0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
n=49

Individualism For The Win
What was your #1 motivation for doing a semester abroad/ﬁeld studies
program?
Personal growth
Resume building
Opportunity to travel
Enhancing my education

18%
53%

27%
2%

n=49

Did You Learn Anything?
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 n=49


Economic drivers of your
host country

71%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Understanding of foreign exchange
markets and their effects on travel
and business risk

67%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Business practices of your host
country at the retail, wholesale,
manufacturing and/or service
levels

73%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49

But Did You Really Learn?
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 n=49


Your personal independence

94%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Your level of respect for
other cultures

90%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Your general appreciation
of cultural differences

94%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Learning your host
country’s language

55%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49


Your understanding of
Canadian culture

76%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49

I Highly Recommend
How likely would you be to recommend a study abroad program/ﬁeld
study program to a fellow student?

Somewhat Likely Very Likely

2%

98%

n=49

Ladies Going Abroad
Please select your gender

65%

65%

35%
35%

n=49

Generation Us
What year were you born in?

88’ - 91’ 70%
16%

83’ - 87’ 27%

10%
Other 3%

0 0.175 0.35 0.525 0.7
20-25 year olds ﬁnd study abroad
appealing

n=49

Parlez-vous anglais?
What language(s) do you speak?

English 98%

French 27%

Mandarin 12%

Cantonese 10%

Italian 4%

Other 29%

0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1

n=49

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


Appendix
Demographics

• Capilano University Students that have participated in Student
Mobility Programs

• 65% female

• Ages mostly ranging from 20-25

• English and French languages: Canadian


Appendix
Questionnaires
• 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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