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How Study Abroad Shapes Global Careers

Evidence From the United States

Emily Mohajeri Norris

Institute for the International Education of Students

Joan Gillespie

Institute for the International Education of Students

What is the impact of study abroad on U.S. college students’ career paths? What factors of education abroad differentiate alumni who later worked or volunteered for international organizations in the United States and/or in other countries compared with alumni who did not pursue global-career experiences? This article presents findings that address these questions, as indicated by data from a survey the Institute for the International Education of Students conducted of 17,000 participants of its programs between 1950 and 1999. The study illustrates the significant career impact of study abroad on the majority of respondents. The career impact and continued use of foreign language are much greater for alumni who worked internationally than for those who did not. Study abroad for a full year, host university course enrollment, internship participation, and host family living arrangements are all program factors that correlate strongly with future international work.

Key Words: study abroad • education abroad • career impact • career development • international career • global career

This version was published on September 1, 2009

Journal of Studies in International Education, Vol. 13, No. 3, 382-397 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1028315308319740
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