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Opportunities In Study Abroad: Planning, Steps And Suggestions, Diana Saiki, Alyssa Dana Adomaitis

Publications and Research

Faculty lead field studies are supported at most universities, but they can be time consuming and daunting to plan. The benefits of study abroad experiences have been well documented (Livingmore, 2011). There is growing evidence that short term faculty lead field studies provide a positive outlook on the fashion industry (Boorady, et al., 2016). Furthermore, these experience enhance students’“cultural intelligence” or the ability to communicate with diverse cultures and work well in diverse cultural settings (e.g., Livermore, 2011, Rolling,Presley, & Thornton, 2018). There is some literature on faculty lead international experiences study the apparel industry, such as El Salvador (e.g.Ha-Brookshire,2008). …

Defining Intercultural Competence: How Four Pre-Service Teachers Developed A More Complex Understanding Of Icc, Elizabeth C. Barrow

Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education Faculty Publications

This manuscript is one part of a larger exploratory collective case study of pre-service teachers who participated in a student teaching abroad program for one-month in Germany. The objective was to ascertain if and how pre-service teachers with no prior training in intercultural competence (ICC) developed both their understanding and conceptualization of ICC. Data was collected before, during, and after the experience via focus groups, individual interviews, journal entries, and program evaluations. Data was analyzed using a priori codes compiled from Bennett’s (2008) characteristics of affective, cognitive, and behavioral competencies of ICC. Findings from this study indicated that a short-term …

The Reentry Experience For Study Abroad Counselors-In-Training, Corinna Arndt

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Students often encounter difficulties upon returning home after a study abroad cultural immersion experience, but many counseling education programs provide limited or no reentry assistance. Despite this challenge, there is little research regarding the reentry process as students transition back into their home culture, as most research is focused on multicultural competency building. Thus, understanding the reentry processes can help students successfully navigate this important aspect of study abroad trips. To this end, a qualitative thematic analysis design was used to identify themes related to masters-level counseling students’ experiences upon returning home from a 3-week study abroad cultural immersion trip. …

Two-Way Cultural Transmission In Study-Abroad: U.S. Host Families And Japanese College Students In Short-Term Homestay Programs, Ramona Fruja, Joseph L. Murray, Junko Torii

Faculty Journal Articles

This study addresses a gap in the study-abroad literature, examining both student and host family experiences of two-way cultural transmission. Interviews, participant observation and reflective journals revealed both parties sought authentic cultural experiences, but implicit forms of cultural transmission in homestay rendered preconceived notions of authenticity elusive. This discrepancy held potential for growth in cultural understanding. The authors explore implications for program design and interpretation of outcomes.

Fnri: Nutrition Assessment And Monitoring Division, Philippines, Kathryn Hoffacker, Mckenzie Lindquist, Mimi Nguyen, Marcia Rolofson

Presentations

Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mission For Migrant Workers, Hong Kong, Adna Mujović, Shaela Phillips

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Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Koding Kingdom And Being Black In Hong Kong, Jarlai Morris

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Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan, Danielle Ponsot, Caleb Hansen, Dareana Roy

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Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mad Travel, Philippines, Leah Carter, Quentin Jackson, Emma Darragh

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Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Aoyama Gakuin University, Japan, Danielle Ponsot, Caleb Hansen, Dareana Roy

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No abstract provided.

Mad Travel, Phillipines, Leah Carter, Quentin Jackson, Emma Darragh

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No abstract provided.

University Honors Program News, Georgia Southern University

Honors College News (2011-2020)

• Where in the World is Sophia Fleri?
• A United Effort at Tybee Beach
• In the Gallery and Behind the Scenes: Honors Art Majors at Ovation

World Friendship Center, Hiroshima, Japan, Ziyao Chen

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Poster created by students in the 2018 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Technos College, Japan, Nathan Vartivarian

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Poster created by students in the 2018 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Shiro Oni Studio Iwu Freeman Asia Internship Summer 2018, Japan, Nathan Addis, Elisabeth Williams

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Poster created by students in the 2019 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mekong Migration Network Chiang Mai, Thailand, Amber Gauthier, Haila Hassan

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Poster created by students in the 2018 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mission For Migrant Workers, Hong Kong, Filip Duda, Sydney Rowley

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Poster created by students in the 2018 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Earthrights International: Chiang Mai, Thailand, Tera Wilson, Eva Nautiyal

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Poster created by students in the 2018 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Global Jays: Student Perceptions Of The Study Abroad Program At Elizabethtown College, Alyssa Vielee

Sociology-Anthropology: Student Scholarship & Creative Works

Studying abroad is considered a cross-cultural experience at Elizabethtown College. The experience counts for one of two required Signature Learning Experiences (SLE) students must complete in order to graduate. However, the number of students studying abroad in traditional semester-long programs while at Elizabethtown College has declined in recent years. In addition, the cross-cultural SLE is one of the less frequently chosen options. Compared to other baccalaureate institutions of similar size, Elizabethtown College is sending a fraction of students abroad. With only 10 percent of U.S. graduates going abroad, studying abroad is a valuable experience to include on a resume or …

University Honors Program News, Georgia Southern University

Honors College News (2011-2020)

• Set Flight to Morocco

• Honors in Action: Linnea Ryan Wins Conference Poster Competition

Exploring Chiang Mai, Thailand, Megan Zsorey, Linh Le

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

A Mad Time In The Philippines, Kasie Floden, Savanna Steck

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Iwu Freeman Asia Internship, Philippines, Ojaswee Shrestha

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Food And Nutrition Research Institute (Fnri), Philippines, Randi Wilson, Ross Hettinger

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Shiro Oni Studio, Japan, Chase Bandolik, Christina Fitsalos

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mizuno, Japan, Sean O'Carroll, Sara Dust

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Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Self-Access Learning Center In Kanda University Of International Students, Japan, Qingying Huang

Presentations

Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Internship At Foe Japan, Ruihan Li

Presentations

Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

Mission For Migrant Workers, Hong Kong, Olivia Heffernan

Presentations

Poster created by students in the 2017 IWU Freeman Asia Internship Program.

The Impact Of Study Abroad On Intercultural Competence As A Professional Disposition: Narrative Stories From Student Affairs Professionals, Dare Chronister

Student Publications

Student affairs professionals (SAP) have been tasked to educate students and provide opportunities to develop skills to live in a culturally diverse and global society. The shortage of culturally competent SAP could hinder students’ abilities to gain intercultural competence. The purpose of this narrative non-fiction study was to understand how SAP’ study abroad experiences helped them to grow and develop intercultural competence. Furthermore, the study aimed to identify how intercultural competence shaped their practices and strategies to provide students with safe environments to gain knowledge and understanding about different cultures. Data collection included three levels of semi-structured interviews. Identified themes …