In this paper, American students’ input was gathered based on their reactions to a number of tours and excursions and the influence of the travel guides was analyzed during a 2018 short-term SA to Central Europe.
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Compared to students from other countries, American students are relatively less like to travel outside of their home country. Nevertheless, prior intercultural experiences through activities such as studying abroad are important as components of their careers in an increasingly globalized world. Traditional Study Abroad (SA) programs offered by universities have a profound impact on the cultural awareness and adaptability of students who participate in these experiences. Recently, wider opportunities to engage in short-term SA experiences have prompted shifts in the planning and structuring of these trips to achieve the most impact on student development. In this paper, American students’ input was gathered based on their reactions to a number of tours and excursions and the influence of the travel guides was analyzed during a 2018 short-term SA to Central Europe to determine student motivation to learn more about various cultures.