Marginalization and Underrepresentation in Virtual Exchange: Reasons and Remedies

The recent expansion of virtual exchange (VE) in lieu the Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing advance technology has resulted considerably larger numbers VE participants for those certain areas contexts, yet not all would-be have been so fortunate. In some regions various challenges implementation disadvantaged populations terms underrepresentation marginalization global networks. To illuminate such challenges, a mixed-method approach was utilized current study, beginning with survey to elucidate reasons political, governmental, institutional, administrative, technological, pedagogical, cultural personal challenges. Thereafter, semi-structured interviews instructors, administrators, educational decision makers were conducted gain further insights. Although is now well established as an impactful mode studying abroad, region-specific remain. We conclude recommendations underrepresented populations.