Academic Success & Retention​

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• 81% of study abroad alumni  completed their bachelor’s degrees, compared to 57% of non-participants. Institution of International Education, 2017

 

• 87% of students’ subsequent educational experiences were influenced by their study abroad participation. Institute for the International Education of Students

 

• 52% of study abroad alumni attained graduate degrees, of which 15% were PhD, EdD, JD, or medical degrees. This is compared with 20.6% of all graduates that earn master’s degrees and 4.6% who earn doctorates. Institute for the International Education of Students, Education Data Initiative

 

• 90% of study abroad alumni who applied go into their 1st or 2nd choice graduate schools. UC Merced

 

• Study abroad participants saw their GPAs rise twice as much compared to non-participants. Inside HigherEd, 2000

 

Employment & Professional Preparedness

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• 97% of students found employment within 12 months of graduation. UC Merced

 

• 76% of study abroad alumni reported acquiring skills through study abroad that influenced their career path. Institute for the International Education of Students

 

• 64% of employers believe that an international experience is important for recruitment. World Economic Forum, 2015

 

• 80% of students believe that their study abroad experience helped them to adapt to a diverse work environment. International Research & Review, 2018

 

Cultural Awareness & Identity Development

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• 98% of students reported that their study abroad experience helped them to better understand their own cultural values and biases. Institute for the International Education of Students

 

• 95% of students believed that their study abroad experience had a lasting impact on their world view. Institute for the International Education of Students

 

• 90% of students reported that studying abroad influenced them to further diversify their social group. Transitions Abroad