Australian and New Zealand university students' participation in international exchange programs

International education exchange is a growing phenomenon. In 2000, there were an estimated 1.8 million students studying in countries other than their own. Subsequently, there has been an increase in research relating to student exchange programs, although much of this work remains unpublished and h...

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Published in:Journal of studies in international education 2005-03, Vol.9 (1), p.26-41
Main Authors: Daly, Amanda J., Barker, Michelle C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrator Attitudes
Australia
Comparative Education
Education
Foreign Countries
Higher education
Influences
International Education
International Educational Exchange
International programs
Mail Surveys
New Zealand
Participation
Performance Factors
Questionnaires
Student characteristics
Student Exchange Programs
Student Mobility
Student Participation
Students
Study Abroad
Teacher Attitudes
Tertiary education
Universities
University students
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Summary:International education exchange is a growing phenomenon. In 2000, there were an estimated 1.8 million students studying in countries other than their own. Subsequently, there has been an increase in research relating to student exchange programs, although much of this work remains unpublished and has focused on the issues surrounding American and European students. Therefore, this article investigates Australian and New Zealand university international exchange programs and considers the personal characteristics of students that may influence such rates. Overall, the findings of this study show that despite greater government focus on internationalisation and student exchange opportunities, very few Australian and New Zealand students participate in student exchange programs. There is a need for future research to consider the issues surrounding student participation, including personality and social factors influencing the decision-making process and the impact of the exchange experience. [Author abstract]
ISSN:1028-3153
1552-7808
DOI:10.1177/1028315304271479