First Time Effect

Joshua S. McKeown is Director of International Education and Programs and an instructor in the Global and International Studies Department at the State University of New York at Oswego.

• List of TablesIntroduction1. A New Look at Study Abroad2. Student Development on Study Abroad3. Focusing on Today’s Students4. The Experience of First Time Travelers5. Challenge of a LifetimeAppendix A.1: Schools Involved in the StudyAppendix A.2: Institutional Review Board ResultsAppendix A.3: Script for Participating SchoolsAppendix B: Pilot Test and Follow-up TestingAppendix C: QuestionnaireAppendix D: Pilot Research Project ResultsAppendix E: Study LimitationsReferencesIndex

"This book would be helpful to administrators and faculty who want to explore and respond to assessment issues associated with study abroad programs. It supplies a clear argument that is backed by evidence from eight universities." — Teaching Theology and Religion"As colleges seek ways to both engage students in learning and prepare them for careers in a global marketplace, study abroad experiences may become increasingly attractive. The First Time Effect offers some useful food for thought in designing or redesigning those experiences to ensure that programs help students achieve the outcomes educators intend." — E-Source"By reading this book, students, parents, faculty, and administrators will all learn more about how studying abroad and student intellectual development are related." — Sheila Mehta-Green, Nichols College