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STUDENT PERCEPTION OF BARRIERS TO STUDY ABROAD
| Title: | STUDENT PERCEPTION OF BARRIERS TO STUDY ABROAD. |
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| Name(s): |
Walker, Jessica, Author Valdez, Carlos, Committee Chair University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor |
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| Type of Resource: | text | |
| Date Issued: | 2015 | |
| Publisher: | University of Central Florida | |
| Language(s): | English | |
| Abstract/Description: | Studying abroad during the collegiate experience is an idea sought by the many high school seniors and college freshmen alike. The social, intellectual, and cultural benefits received from participating makes it a seemingly easy decision. Yet, lack of action plagues the nation as there exists a miniscule number of students who follow through with their desire to study abroad. Prior research exemplifies that students rely on the perceptions of their peers and family when approaching an unfamiliar subject. These perceptions result in concocted barriers that dissuade the student from participating in study abroad before they seek concrete information. There are a limited number of studies completed at universities to identify these specific barriers. Thus, this research examines the student population at the University of Central Florida, the perceived barriers they possess concerning study abroad, and their sources of these perceptions. This is a qualitative and quantitative study that investigates the effects of perceived cost and graduation delay on the willingness of a student to study abroad. The unexpected ramifications of the marketing mix, utilized by the department of Study Abroad, will shed light upon the steps necessary to revise their position in order to transform student intent into action. | |
| Identifier: | CFH0004876 (IID), ucf:45418 (fedora) | |
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2015-12-01 B.S.B.A. Business Administration, Dept. of Marketing Bachelors This record was generated from author submitted information. |
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| Subject(s): |
student perception study abroad barrier obstacle University of Central Florida marketing consumer behavior intent |
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| Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004876 | |
| Restrictions on Access: | public | |
| Host Institution: | UCF |
