Studying Abroad in Nepal: Assessing Impact

Authors

  • Patricia Farrell
  • Murari Suvedi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v9i1.120

Keywords:

Study Abroad, Nepal, Assessment

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to analyze the reported or perceived impact of studying in Nepal on student’s academic program, personal development and intellectual development. The study draws upon adult learning theory to analyze survey instrument data, interviews, and case studies to discern the impact of the program on college students and to contribute to the body of longitudinal research on U.S. study abroad programs.

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Author Biographies

Patricia Farrell

Patricia Farrell is an evaluation specialist at the University of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Education and Communication Systems Center for Evaluative Studies. Her area of expertise is adult learning, assessments, evaluation, and using technology to provide structural support for academic staff.

Murari Suvedi

Murari Suvedi is Assistant Dean of International Studies and Programs at Michigan State University, where he is associate professor of extention education at the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resource Education and Communication Systems, and coordinates the Center for Evaluative Studies.

References

Kauffman, N.L., Martin, J.N., and Weaver, H.D. Study Abroad Programs: Strangers at Home. Yarmouth, ME: Intercultural Press, 1992.

Wagner, K., and Magistrale, T. Writing across Culture: An Introduction to Study Abroad and the Writing Process. New York, NY: Peter Lang. 1995.

Wagenaar, T.C., and Subedi, J. “Internationalizing the Curriculum: Study in Nepal.” Teaching Sociology 24 (1996): 272-283.

Yin, R.K.Case Study Research: Design and Methods. (2nd Ed.). Applied Social Research Methods Series, 5. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. 1994.
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Published

2003-08-15

How to Cite

Farrell, P., & Suvedi, M. (2003). Studying Abroad in Nepal: Assessing Impact. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad, 9(1), 175–188. https://doi.org/10.36366/frontiers.v9i1.120

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 1 (2003): Volume 1 Fall 2003

Section

Research Articles