This session takes a look at the results of a recently completed doctoral dissertation where the research builds on education abroad, global citizenship, and short-term travel programs literature by examining students' experiences traveling on short-term programs overseas in the Global Majority. Grounded in Transformative Learning Theory and Postcolonial Theory, the study addressed which experiences are transformative and how those experiences vary according to their descriptive identity.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the Concept of the Global Majority and Its Implications for Study Abroad Programs.
Analyze the Transformative Experiences of Female American Students in Short-Term Programs Abroad.
Apply Identity-Based Insights to Enhance Inclusivity and Support in Education Abroad Programs.
