Empirical evidence about the educational outcomes of travel is scattered across many fields
of study. This paper reviews the literature on the educational benefits of travel, beginning …

Study abroad is a growing phenomenon in higher education. Although such growth is
typically lauded, efforts to measure the impact of international experiences on student …

The increasing number of participants in study-abroad programs coupled with conflicting
evidence about learning from these experiences motivated this study. I meta-analyzed 72 …

Students need opportunities to study abroad that meet their individual comfort levels,
educational goals, and career goals. Short-term study abroad programs can help facilitate …

The authors propose a paradigm for rigorous scientific assessment of study abroad
programs, with the focus being on how study abroad experiences affect psychological …

Empirical work exploring the role of travel in assisting the learning of skills is of interest to
travellers, educators and employers. Pearce and Foster's generic skills attributes list was …

While it is assumed that American undergraduates who study abroad derive unique benefits
from the experience, until now its actual impact has not been assessed. This book, which …

Purpose This paper aims to investigate participants' motivations and perceptions of a field
trip. Specifically, this paper examines if and how students' perceptions change with time and …

This study examined US undergraduate students' intent to study abroad upon college entry
and their actual participation in study abroad during their undergraduate years, correlating …

Examines value of study-abroad programs in providing students with experiential learning
experiences. Notes goals (appreciation of diversity, understanding other cultures, enriched …