3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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.
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6. 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
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7. 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
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8. One More Time?
How many study abroad programs/field studies have you participated in?
2 TIMES
1 TIME
18% 82%
n=49
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9. Growing Wiser
What year of study at Capilano University are you currently in?
6%
20% 45%
4th
Graduated
3rd
2nd
29%
n=49
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10. 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
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11. 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
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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
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15. 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?
Economic drivers of your
host country
71%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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16. 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?
Understanding of foreign exchange
markets and their effects on travel
and business risk
67%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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17. 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?
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
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18. 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
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19. 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 independence
94%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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20. 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 level of respect for
other cultures
90%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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21. 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 general appreciation
of cultural differences
94%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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22. 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?
Learning your host
country’s language
55%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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23. 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 understanding of
Canadian culture
76%
YES!
Top Box: 7, 8, 9, 10 n=49
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24. 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
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26. 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
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27. 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
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28. 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
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29. 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
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30. 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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