Abstract
In this study, we address the question of whether and how the internationalization of higher education, particularly its study abroad aspect, has contributed to the common good. Much of the past discussion on study abroad impact has been largely concentrated on outcomes at the personal level. Using qualitative data from the Study Abroad for Global Engagement project, this study analyzes how former study abroad participants contributed to the global common good at the levels of local, glocal, and global communities. The findings show that many chose to practice global engagement, such as civic engagement, philanthropic activities, social entrepreneurship, and voluntary simplicity, for the common good, as the result of study abroad. This article concludes with discussion of implications for research, theory, policy, and practice.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 407-424 |
| Number of pages | 18 |
| Journal | Journal of Studies in International Education |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2 2021 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This project was supported by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI: International Research and Studies Program (2006–2010; No. P017A060057). Data in this study are from the “Beyond Immediate Impact: Study Abroad for Global Engagement (SAGE) project.” In addition, this work was supported by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Research Fund.
Funding Information:
We would like to dedicate this article to the memory and legacy of the late Dr. R. Michael Paige, Distinguished International Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota. Dr. Paige was a leading figure in international/intercultural education and did some of the most important and influential studies related to the impact of study abroad such as SAGE, Georgetown, and CIEE. We also extend thanks to cooperating partner institutions and our SAGE research team. The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: This project was supported by the U.S. Department of Education under Title VI: International Research and Studies Program (2006?2010; No. P017A060057). Data in this study are from the ?Beyond Immediate Impact: Study Abroad for Global Engagement (SAGE) project.? In addition, this work was supported by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Research Fund.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 European Association for International Education.
Keywords
- Study Abroad for Global Engagement
- global common good
- global engagement
- study abroad impact
- the United States
