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Diversifying Destinations: Examining Study Abroad in Non-traditional Locations

Reister, Jill
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1369-776X
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1540565749484385

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2018, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services: Educational Studies.
In the field of Education Abroad, attempts are made to increase study abroad offerings and diversify the locations where students study abroad. While interest in studying abroad in non-traditional destinations is increasing, student demand remains predominantly for programs in Western Europe and Australia. In an effort to understand what kinds of students choose to study abroad in non-traditional destinations, and what factors influence their decision-making process, this study used qualitative research methods to explore how college students describe the decision-making process when selecting a non-traditional study abroad location. Key findings indicate that students who select study abroad programs in non-traditional destinations were academically motivated, career driven and interested in learning foreign languages. They considered themselves to be different than the average college student and sought out programs that were “off the beaten path”. As a final step of data analysis, participants were clustered around similar characteristics, needs, motivations and contextual experiences. Two personas were created that represented different archetypes of students who tend to study abroad in non-traditional destinations. These personas are fictional composites that allow practitioners to understand the needs of many to help segment students to improve program development, marketing and advising. By understanding the types of students who tend to choose diverse locations, Education Abroad professionals can better support and diversify the students who study abroad, as well as the destinations they select. This helps universities increase internationalization efforts by diversifying destinations and developing programs that meet the needs of students, the institution, and the host community.
Holly Johnson, Ph.D. (Committee Chair)
Miriam Raider-Roth, Ed.D. (Committee Member)
Lisa Vaughn, Ph.D. (Committee Member)
164 p.
School Administration
study abroad; diverse destinations; decision making process; international education; non-traditional destinations; study abroad locations

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  • Reister, J. (2018). Diversifying Destinations: Examining Study Abroad in Non-traditional Locations [Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1540565749484385

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Reister, Jill. Diversifying Destinations: Examining Study Abroad in Non-traditional Locations. 2018. University of Cincinnati, Doctoral dissertation. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1540565749484385.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Reister, Jill. "Diversifying Destinations: Examining Study Abroad in Non-traditional Locations." Doctoral dissertation, University of Cincinnati, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1540565749484385

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