Asian Americans: Factors Influencing the Decision to Study Abroad
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https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v9i1.116Keywords:
Asian Americans, Study abroad, Decision-makingAbstract
This study aims to clarify the influencing factors for Asian American students when making the decision to study abroad. By understanding the influencing factors, efforts could be made to help increase the overall participation of students in study abroad and, more specifically, increase the rate of participation of Asian Americans.
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