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Exploring the Learning Experiences of Study Abroad Participants
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The purpose of this qualitative exploratory study was to explore, with former study abroad participants, their perceptions of how their experience abroad has influenced them. The results of the study provide recommendations to prospective study abroad participants and to those that develop and advise for programs. Ultimately, the recommendations inform these constituents of the challenges that occurred while abroad, how participants learned to manage the challenges, and how their attitudes have changed since returning from study abroad. The study is based on the following three assumptions: 1) Participants in the study are potentially still learning and growing from the experience; 2) Participants understand and acknowledge that one can reflect on such an experience; 3) The participants are able and feel comfortable speaking and writing about their experience and the overall influence of studying abroad. With the use of a purposive sampling strategy, data was obtained from former study abroad participants through interviews, critical incident responses, and a focus group. Eighteen participants completed the interview process and also submitted a critical incident response. The focus group was comprised of five additional individuals. The findings of the study stated: 1.) An overwhelming majority of participants described dealing with cross-cultural issues - developing relationships with locals, overcoming language barriers, and understanding values, traditions and ways of life. 2.) All participants indicated that they learned to overcome the challenges faced through conversation with others, specifically with friends and other students, local community residents, and family members. 3.) All participants said they saw an increase in their open-mindedness towards embracing new experiences and perspectives since returning from the study abroad experience. The main recommendations of the study were the following: 1.) The learning outcomes associated with study abroad experiences should be prioritized throughout the program development phase and advisement process. Reflective practice should also be incorporated in order to further a participant’s learning and development; and 2.) prospective study abroad students should have access to a variety of stakeholders and content in order to support them in the study abroad decision-making process. Finally, participants should willingly engage in the decision-making process to ensure that they are making an informed decision.
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Foreign study; Manners and customs; Second language acquisition; Social values; Toleration--Study and teaching
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URL: https://doi.org/10.7916/0695-v760
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Formulaic Expressions for Foreign Language Learning and Teaching
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In: ISSN: 1615-3014 ; Linguistik Online ; https://hal.archives-ouvertes.fr/hal-03562566 ; Linguistik Online, Bern Open Publishing, 2022, Vermischtes/Miscellaneous, 113 (1), pp.91-110 ; https://bop.unibe.ch/linguistik-online (2022)
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РОЛЬ ИНОСТРАННОГО ЯЗЫКА В ФОРМИРОВАНИИ ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНОЙ КОМПЕТЕНТНОСТИ СТУДЕНТОВ-МЕДИКОВ ... : THE ROLE OF A FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE OF MEDICAL STUDENTS ...
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THE MAIN IMPORTANCE OF GIVING AND RECEIVING EFFECTIVE FEEDBACK ... : ОСНОВНАЯ ВАЖНОСТЬ ПРЕДОСТАВЛЕНИЯ И ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ЭФФЕКТИВНОЙ ОБРАТНОЙ СВЯЗИ ...
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Application of cognitive linguistics in explaining the use of foreign prepositions ... : Применение когнитивной лингвистики при объяснении употребления иностранных предлогов ...
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The dynamics of foreign language values in Sweden: a social history ; Dinamika vrednot tujih jezikov na Švedskem: socialna zgodovina
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In: CEPS Journal 12 (2022) 1, S. 125-146 (2022)
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Factors Influencing Students' Willingness to Communicate in Korean Elementary School EFL Classrooms
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In: Networks: An Online Journal for Teacher Research (2022)
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Beginning Spanish ¡Empecemos por aquí!
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In: PDXOpen: Open Educational Resources (2022)
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INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS TO DEVELOP CHINESE STUDENTS' ABILITY TO LEARN RUSSIAN PHONETICS ...
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L'alternance Codique Dans Des Interactions En Classe De Français Langue Étrangère : Le Cycle Secondaire Qualifiant ...
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L'alternance Codique Dans Des Interactions En Classe De Français Langue Étrangère : Le Cycle Secondaire Qualifiant ...
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Neurodidactics of Languages: Neuromyths in Multilingual Learners
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In: Mathematics; Volume 10; Issue 2; Pages: 196 (2022)
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A Trend Analysis of Research on the Flipped Classroom in L2 Learning before and after COVID-19
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In: Proceedings; Volume 80; Issue 1; Pages: 3 (2022)
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YABANCI ÖĞRENCİLER İÇİN HAZIRLANMIŞ TÜRKÇE DERS KİTAPLARININ KÜLTÜREL İLETİŞİM DEĞERİ: YENİ İSTANBUL ULUSLARARASI ÖĞRENCİLER İÇİN TÜRKÇE DERS KİTABI C1 ÖRNEĞİ ...
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TEACHING ENGLISH THROUGH INTERACTIVE GAMES IN A HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT ...
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