International Student Exchange Programs
by Eric VandeVoorde
1. Rationale
1.1. Enhanced Cultural Learning
1.2. Funding
1.3. Institutional Networking
1.4. Accreditation
1.5. International Labor Market Preparation
1.6. Global Leadership Competencies
2. Logistical Factors
2.1. Student Travel
2.2. Visas
2.3. Housing & Food
2.4. Cost
2.5. Academic Programs
2.6. Duration of Program
2.7. Finding Partner Institutions
3. Research
3.1. Qualitative Methodology
3.1.1. Interviews
3.1.2. Theming/Coding
3.1.3. Challenges
3.1.3.1. Travel
3.1.3.2. Funding
3.1.3.3. Willing Participants
3.1.3.4. Finding Appropriate Exchange Programs
3.1.3.5. Ethical Concerns?
3.1.3.6. Institutional Permission
3.1.4. Transcription
3.1.5. Reflexivity
3.1.6. Benefits
3.1.6.1. Exploratory Nature
3.1.6.2. Potential Best Practices
3.1.6.3. Relationship Development
3.1.7. Observation
4. Stakeholders
4.1. United States & Europe
4.1.1. Community Colleges
4.1.1.1. Students
4.1.1.2. Administrators
4.1.1.3. Faculty
4.1.2. Governments
4.1.3. Communities