Gender Differences in Students' Experiences of Study Abroad

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2010-06

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Lostetter, Elizabeth Nora, 1983-

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University of Oregon

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In the age of globalization, it is more important than ever that students gain skills that enable them to communicate with people from other cultures. This research explored the experiences of study abroad participants and the special challenges that men and women faced during a study abroad program in Italy. While women's and men's experiences are similar in many ways, women's heightened concern for their own physical safety could lead to greater gains in intercultural competency. In addition, women may have had increased interactions with people from other cultures. Men are capable of gaining intercultural competency if they prioritize intercultural interaction and take steps to seek it out.

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vii, 84 p. A print copy of this thesis is available through the UO Libraries. Search the library catalog for the location and call number.

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