Why do students study abroad? Exploring motivations beyond earning academic credits
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Nyaupane, G., Paris, C. and Teye, V. 2010. Why do students study abroad? Exploring motivations beyond earning academic credits. Tourism Analysis. 15 (2), pp. 263-267. https://doi.org/10.3727/108354210X12724863327920
Type | Article |
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Title | Why do students study abroad? Exploring motivations beyond earning academic credits |
Authors | Nyaupane, G., Paris, C. and Teye, V. |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to examine motivations of college students’ participation in study abroad programs. The study is based on surveys conducted with a group of university students who participated in a study abroad program to either the South Pacific (Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji) or Europe (Austria and the Netherlands). The study results suggested four motivation domains: international travel, escape, social, and academic. Of the four motivational dimensions, the strongest was international travel, followed by academic, social, and escape. The implications of the findings to the student travel industry and study abroad programs are discussed. |
Keywords | Motivation; Study abroad; Students travel; Education |
Publisher | Cognizant Communication Corporation |
Journal | Tourism Analysis |
ISSN | 1083-5423 |
Electronic | 1943-3999 |
Publication dates | |
01 Jul 2010 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 11 Sep 2015 |
Accepted | 10 May 2010 |
Output status | Published |
Publisher's version | |
Copyright Statement | Copyright © 2010 Cognizant Comm. Corp. |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3727/108354210X12724863327920 |
Language | English |
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