Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 19:05:33
Major
International Business - Foreign Language
Degree Name
Bachelor of Business Administration
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2016
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to determine the reasons behind studying abroad and how The University of Akron can improve the College of Business Administration’s (CBA) programs to ensure students receive an enriching experience. Upon discovery of the failure to attain students for two CBA study abroad programs, sustainability became an issue that needed to be addressed. The paper begins with research on the history and the impact of studying abroad. Two surveys were distributed to three different trips within the CBA. This was to assess the reasoning behind why students chose to study abroad. Overall, we found that cost and financial support were the largest deterrents for students going abroad. On the other hand, students tended to go abroad because of the service work involved and the location of the trip. Overall, we found that the program cost is an initial barrier, but students who study abroad see the value in going abroad upon their return.
Research Sponsor
Kevin Smith
First Reader
David Black
Second Reader
Susan Hanlon
Recommended Citation
Floor, Brandi and Foor, Cinara, "Leadership Experience Project: Jamaica" (2016). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 374.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/374
Comments
In this honors research project, there are two sections. The first is the leadership experience project to Jamaica and the second is the research project that includes data from the leadership experience project.