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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author RUTH, Alissa
Title Long-Term Benefits of Short-Term Research-Integrated Study Abroad / Alissa Ruth ...
Publication year 2019
Source/Footnote In: Journal of studies in international education : a publication of the Association for Studies in International Education (ASIE). - 23 (2019) 2, S. 265 - 280
Inventory number 48306
Keywords Auslandsbeziehungen ; Austausch von Wissenschaftlern und Studenten ; Studentenschaft : Studienverhalten
Abstract Study abroad and research experiences are proven high-impact pedagogical tools, but are rarely combined at scale. We integrated highly structured research experiences into short-term study abroad programs across multiple countries, then tested for longer term student perceived impacts. Based on qualitative and quantitative analysis of postgraduation data provided by 118 former participants, we identified positive self-reported impacts across a range of domains relevant to longer term academic and career success (e.g., professional connections, specific skills, worldview, and personal growth). Themes and subthemes were consistently similar by minority status, gender, and program locations. Inclusion of highly structured research experiences in short-term study abroad can provide additional value to students. The benefits would accrue most especially to women and minority students who have less on-campus access to traditional science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-field research mentoring and are accordingly underrepresented in the research-career pipeline. (HRK / Abstract übernommen)