Developing Short-Term Study Abroad Programs: Achieving Successful International Student Experiences

Neuroscience Study Abroad: Developing a Short-Term Summer Course

Collaborative and international scientific efforts continue to be of increasing importance in the development of successful educational and research programs. The goal of our study abroad program, Neuroscience Seminar in Germany, is to bring this fact to light for undergraduates and make them aware of the global opportunities that exist in the neurosciences and related biological sciences. Here...

Large-Scale Assessment of Student Attitudes after a Short-Term Study Abroad Program

Analyzing the lived experiences of doctoral students' study opportunities abroad

Problem and purpose: Study opportunities or sabbaticals are still treasures for study and academic reflection. Research at Shiraz University has not concentrated on examining the flow and experiences of study opportunities related to doctoral students, one of the most influential people in producing knowledge. The purpose of this study was to analyze the lived experiences of doctoral students i...

Study Abroad and Student Exchange units of study catalog 2002

BCHM 2002 Molecules, Metabolism and Cells 8 credit points. Prof Kuchel, Dr Hancock, Biochemistry staff. Semester: 2, Summer. Classes: 3 lec & 5 prac/wk & voluntary tutorials. Prerequisite: MBLG 2001 or 2901. Prohibition: May not be counted with AGCH 2001 or BCHM 2102 or 2902. Assessment: One 3hr exam, one 2hr theory of prac exam, prac tasks. This unit of study aims to describe how cells work at...

Study Abroad Experiences and Global Citizenship: Fostering Proenvironmental Behavior

Short-term study abroad programs currently account for more than 50% of students who study overseas. Using an adaptation of the Value–Belief–Norm theory of proenvironmental behavior (Stern, 2000), we hypothesized that study abroad nurtures global citizenship related to ecologically conscious behaviors by strengthening core relations among environmental values, beliefs, and norms. The sample con...