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STUDENT NAME: Caitlin McAuley
ARTICLE ONE
Goldstein, Susan B., (2019). Support for a Multidimensional Model of Study Abroad Immersion
Preference. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, Vol. XXXI, Issue
1, 1-21
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The purpose of this study was to answer the research questions: To what extent do
demographic, social, personality, and intercultural variables predict preference for level of
immersion? Is there a unique set of predictors for each dimension, supporting a
multidimensional model of immersion preference? There was a need to explore the topic because
in the last decades, study abroad participation has increased rapidly. An issue/problem which
was to be addressed was the levels of immersion, in terms of language use and hosts. Goldstein,
Susan B. wanted to specifically address the fact that researchers strive to clarify the relationship
between immersion and culture learning, attention must be given to the under investigated issue
of how students view and make decisions about level of immersion in study abroad programs.”
RESEARCH APPLICATION
The findings of this study revealed that each student has their own characteristics which
are unique, and immersion is multidimensional. It is supported by the Binary Logistic
Regression Coefficients for Volunteer Work chart (Table 9). The study also exposed that those
students who preferred programs of longer duration had the greater likely to study abroad, a
family who supports the idea of studying abroad, and were less likely to be first generation
students as well as be involved in paid work. Students who preferred an internship while abroad
were involved in more campus organizations and those who preferred volunteer work tended to
be female, Students of Color, and have had previous travel experience. These findings have
important implications for research on study abroad outcomes as well as for advising and
recruitment, home campus programming, pre- departure training, and program design. As a
student interested in studying abroad, I can use this information to compare and contrast the
many details, pros, and cons of studying abroad.
UCF STUDENT APPLICATION
All UCF students have the opportunity to study abroad. The University offers many
resources to all students interested in the programs. There are various employees who are there to
support and encourage each student in their decision to study abroad. I propose that the
university adds a program which can explain all the multidimensional and demographics which
go into the studying abroad as a whole. Knowing about the immersion and different factors can
be beneficial to the student.
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STUDENT NAME: Caitlin McAuley
ARTICLE ONE
Smith, Patricia Joanne; Mrozek, Lawrence J.. (2016) Evaluating the Application of Program
Outcomes to Study Abroad Experiences. Honors in Practice v12, p9-32
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The purpose of this study was to examine the assumed and written enrichments to the
academic experiences of study abroad students in the Schedler Honors College Travel Abroad
Grant program. The need to explore this topic was approached because short-term study abroad
was found as chance to serve as an educative opportunity for fostering transformative learning
environments. This program has been established by the National Collegiate Honors Council
(NCHS). Smith, Patricia Joanne; Mrozek, Lawrence J., state that the NCHS believes that a
program should emphasize “active learning and participatory education by offering opportunities
for students to participate in all kinds of experiential education programs.”
RESEARCH APPLICATION
The findings of this study revealed that disparity still exists in who participates. More
than 50% of the students who participate are white women students. However, low social and
cultural characteristics prior to college were less likely to participate. The study also showed that
Deresiewicz concluded that non-Western cultures showed an interest of studying aboard
compared to those of Western cultures. Cost of the programs was also a factor in participation.
Not all families or students can find the funding to participate. However, there are grants and
scholarships most schools offer to those who may not have the funding themselves.
The value of the research is astronomical. The research found can contribute to funding
from sponsors or outside programs, as well as reach those who may not show an interest because
of the culture they come from. The Schedler Honors College in the fall of 1993, introduced a
grant program to contribute to honors students’ who may show in interest in studying abroad.
This is the first step in possibly implementing more grant programs into all Universities.
UCF STUDENT APPLICATION
All UCF students have the opportunity to study abroad. However, when it comes to the
financial aspect of the programs, as a state, Florida offers Bright Futures and Pre-Paid for tuition
payments. The study abroad program at UCF allows students to use scholarship and grant money
towards the cost for studying abroad. Also, the study abroad department will present in classes
such as SLS 1501.
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STUDENT NAME: Caitlin McAuley
ARTICLE ONE
Hackney, K., Boggs, D., & Borozan, A. (2002). An Empirical Study of Student Willingness to
Study Abroad. Journal of Teaching in International Business, 23:123-144. DOI: 10.1080
PROBLEM STATEMENT
The purpose of this study was to predict student willingness and test multiple hypotheses
using a survey of over 300 primarily business undergraduate students. The research question
asked whether short-and long-term study-abroad programs are an effective method to provide
business students with international education. The issue which needed to be addressed was the
fact that personal, situational, and location variables influence students’ willingness to study
abroad, though completing an international business class had no effect.
RESEARCH APPLICATION
The findings of this study revealed that IB courses actually encourage students to develop
a more global perspective, which may then lead to a strong willingness to study abroad.
Researchers Carlson and Widaman in 1988 found that study abroad programs increased students’
concern for international politics and broadened their world view. The study also showed that
another researcher by the name of Kitsantas found that studying abroad can also provide students
with the opportunity to develop and emotional front and independence. It also may provide
students with the opportunity to broaden their understanding of different races, cultures, and
business practices (Praetzel, Curcio & Dilorenzo) in 1996.
These findings can be used to resolve the problem of business students not having a
desire to study abroad. It can also influence them on their decisions proving that in the end it can
be beneficial to the student and their major. As a student I can use this information to improve
my success by also considering studying abroad for my specific major. Although I am not a
business major, some of the hypotheses concluded that studying abroad could be beneficial for
any undergrad student.
UCF STUDENT APPLICATION
All students at UCF have the opportunity to study abroad and for each major there is an
advisor who may help influence the student to study abroad. The UCF business school
encourages students to study abroad. I also encourage the school to offer more advising services
for just studying abroad and the specific degree the student is studying towards.