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This study takes a dual-method approach involving surveys and interviews with CSULB students, faculty, and staff. Data was analyzed to identify patterns and themes.
Results indicate the relatively low cost of short-term compared to long-term programs as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth, and adventure exploration emerge as key motivators for various types of study abroad programs.
At the same time, the importance of financial constraints, employment and family commitments, and academic concerns as barriers. Current outreach initiatives include email communication from faculty and through the university study abroad website. However, there's a pressing need to enhance these initiatives based on feedback to ensure more participation and commitment. These results can help universities and colleges develop targeted outreach initiatives addressing these factors to increase participation and can work towards making their short-term study abroad programs more inclusive, accessible, and beneficial for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
Caitlin Fouratt.
