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A First Year Model for Study Abroad Nat Measley, FYE Graduate Assistant Martha Carothers, Associate Director Offjce of Undergraduate Studies University of Delaware Center for International Studies statistics provided by Lisa Chiefgo Ed.D.
Nat Measley, FYE Graduate Assistant Martha Carothers, Associate Director Offjce of Undergraduate Studies
University of Delaware Center for International Studies statistics provided by Lisa Chiefgo Ed.D. LIFE Program statistical assistance provided by University of Delaware Offjce of Educational Assessment.
Fear of fmying. Kangaroo phobia. Severe sun burn. No prescription for homesickness. Snakes on planes.
The Past 1923: 1 trip to Paris 8 students The Today 2006: 70 programs in more than 35 countries 1,500 total students 70 first year students 42 first year students in two FYE programs Sydney, Australia and Merida, Mexico
Scholarship Support Pre-Travel Orientation First Year Students Only Small Group / Cluster Size Common Courses Faculty Mentor Peer Mentor
LIFE: Living Integrated Freshmen Experience
Similar life position / experiences All first time studying abroad Same academic standing Similar impact on second study abroad hope
“. . opportunity to do this as a freshman, expanding
similar yet so different.”
Increased interaction within the cluster Elimination of the “lost feeling” Low Faculty Mentor to student ratio Low Peer Mentor to student ratio Service learning opportunities Ease of organizing excursions
Formation of study groups “Same Boat” phenomenon Underlying themed course work Similar core curriculum requirements
Outlet for student concern (socially/academically) Resource / facilitator for student activity Facilitator of UNIV-102 course abroad Coordinator of LIFE Project On-location orientation manager
“. . .very helpful with getting adjusted to the city.” “. . .great at organizing activities for us to do.”
Professor of ART 129 course Resource for student-to-university affairs Mediator for student-to-student affairs Facilitator for critical thinking and cultural awareness
“. . .very interested in us.” “. . .encouraged independence and chance to explore.” “. . .very accessible.” “. . .willing to deal with problems right away.”
Boost general travel knowledge and savvy Destination basics Breaking the ice between group members Cost . . .risk . . .safety Trip specifics: courses and destination Meet former first year study abroad students
“I thought I was very prepared [for the trip]. I knew what to expect.”
CFIS General Scholarships $300 - $800 FYE Study Abroad Scholarhips (Freshman Only!) $ 300 - $ 4,000 STARR Study Abroad Scholarship Funds $ 1,000 - $ 4,000 Full-time; matriculated undergraduates; academic merit; essay, recommendations; judicial review; financial need
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Freshmen
Sophomore First-Timers
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19 First Year Students Age 11 Eighteen Year Olds 8 Nineteen Year Olds Gender 15 Females 4 Males Ethnicity 1 Indian / African American 1 Asian 1 Puerto Rican
19 First Year Students Honors 3 Honors Tuition 8 In-State Students - $1,242 11 Out-of-State Students – $3,146 Program Cost $5,400 Personal Spending $900 - $2,500
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Significant changes found in: Ability to compare aspects of Los Angeles and Sydney Ability to contrast aspects of Los Angeles and Sydney
“Mike Minehan was good in comparing and contrasting cultures.” “Going on excursions and meeting Australians and Aborigines helped us to get a feel of culture.” “You get more for your money [in Australia].” “A kip is a short nap.”
Noticeable changes found in: The course [Art 129] helping the way students view the world. The course [Art 129] affecting students’ understanding of those different than them.
“I was most exposed to the culture by interacting with it, such as meeting locals, shopping, and going
“Australians seem to be very relaxed, very down to earth, and friendly. Even though they speak our language there are many subtle differences.” “Everyone’s super friendly.” “Vegemite is good.”
Finish the sentence: People with cultures different than my own. . . “. . .are all the same people with different ways of living.” “. . .fascinate me, I love to explore and learn more about them.”
All students answered positively.
Finish the sentence: My beliefs, morals, and values are mostly influenced by all of the following. . . “. . .family.” (15) “. . .friends.” (12) “. . .past experience.” (6) “. . .self-discovery.” (5) “. . .school or teachers.” (5)
Culturally accepting group Diversity within the group Already traveled outside of the US Only one student without a passport Family likely to be travelers Parents / guardians willing to fund study abroad