Impact of Study Abroad–10 Years of Trips to Germany with Students

By Henry W. Kraebber1, E. Shirl Donaldson1, Katie Hackney1

Purdue University

140 Purdue students have traveled to Germany to tour industrial, cultural and historic and educational sites in groups of 12 to 15 led by a professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology between 2004 and 2013.

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Many of the study abroad participants graduated and joined companies that were looking for applicants with international experience; individuals who can work effectively with their counterparts all over the world. This paper presents the findings of a survey of participants in short-term (week long) study abroad trips to Germany. The survey captured demographic data on these participants and presented questions to capture insight into the value of this experience and the impact of the study abroad experience on their careers.

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  • Kraebber, H. W., Donaldson, E. S., Hackney, K. (2019). Impact of Study Abroad–10 Years of Trips to Germany with Students.

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  1. culture
  2. engineering
  3. global economy
  4. preparation for study abroad
  5. technology