Introduction - Grand Valley State University



Study Abroad Report for Academic Year 2017-18Compiled By:Renzo Garza MottaPadnos International Center (PIC)130 Lake Ontario Hall(616) 331-3898gvsu.edu/studyabroadTable of ContentsIntroduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….2Table 1. Participation by Sex………………………………………………………………………………………………………3Table 2. Participation by Race/Ethnicity …………………………………………………………………………………….4Table 3. Participation by Race/Ethnicity (Male)…………………………………………………………….……………5Table 4. Participation by Race/Ethnicity (Female)………………………………………………………………………6Table 5. Participation by Honors College……………………………………………………………………………………7Table 6. Participation by Athlete………………………………………………………………………………………………..8Table 7. Participation by Region…………………………………………………………………………………………………9Table 8. Participation by Country (Popularity)………………………………………………………………………….10Table 9. Participation by Program Duration……………………………………………………………………………..11Table 10. Participation by Program Type………………………………………………………………………………….12Table 11. Participation by Faculty-Led Specifics……………………………………………………………………….13Table 12. Participation by Partnership Program……………………………………………………………………….14Table 13. Participation by Non-GVSU Programs……………………………………………………………………….15Table 14. Participation by Scholarships…………………………………………………………………………………….16Table 15. Participation by Academic Standing………………………………………………………………………….17Table 16. Participation by College…………………………………………………………………………………………….18Table 17. Participation by Major………………………………………………………………………………………………19Table 18. Participation by Minor………………………………………………………………………………………………20Table 19. Participation by Referral Method……………………………………………………………………………..21Introduction This report aims to quantify and compare the statistics of the study abroad trends for Grand Valley State University during the 2017-2018 Academic Year. The population in this data includes undergraduate and graduate students that have participated in GVSU Partnership, non- GVSU, Faculty-Led, internships, or independent study programs. Not-for credit GVSU field trips have NOT been included in this data report.The data in this report were collected from the Padnos International Center’s OASIS application platform, which first included the ability to report information in 2008. We also retrieved data from the United States Census Bureau, National Statistics Source: Open Doors 2003/04-2014/15. The data in this report may not be completely accurate.During Academic Year 2017-2018, 661 Grand Valley State University students participated in study abroad programs (decreased by 13.02% from the previous year). These programs include 47 countries, spanning over 5 continents (decreased by 4.08% from the previous year). Consistent with national trends, Europe was the most popular continent for students with a 56% of all participants. United Kingdom is the most popular destination, with a 13% participation rate (37.5% increase from the year before). In the order of popularity, following Spain (11%, 15.6% decrease), Ghana (8%, 5% increase), Italy (7%, 20% decrease). In Grand Valley State University, female students have a 76% participation rate in studying abroad, which is 52% more than male students.With the data we have, we could conclude that the total number of Grand Valley State University students that participated in study abroad decreased compared to the previous year (by 13.02%). Also, the participation rate by country popularity changed significantly. We are seeing increased popularity in African countries and Latin American countries. The trend of studying abroad has started to change; the regions are now more diverse than the previous year.Data compiled on: July 10, 2018Table 1. Participation by SexSex# of StudentsPercentagesFemale50276%Male15924%Total661100%Table 2. Participation by Race/EthnicityEthnicity# of StudentsPercentagesCaucasian57781%Hispanic/Latino355%Multiracial416%African-American243%Asian/Pacific Islander223%Native American40%Prefer not to say61%Other51%Total714100%Table 3. Participation by Race/Ethnicity (Male)Ethnicity (Male)# of StudentsPercentagesCaucasian13985%Hispanic/Latino53%Multiracial53%African-American85%Asian/Pacific Islander42%Native American00%Prefer not to say11%Other21%Total164100%Table 4. Participation by Race/Ethnicity (Female)Ethnicity (Female)# of StudentsPercentagesCaucasian43883%Hispanic/Latino306%Multiracial122%African-American163%Asian/Pacific Islander183%Native American41%Prefer not to say41%Other31%Total525100%Table 5. Participation by Honors CollegeStatus# of StudentsPercentagesHonors13621%Non-Honors52579%Total661100%Table 6. Participation by AthleteStatus# of StudentsPercentagesAthlete799%Non-Athlete6541%Total661100%Table 7. Participation by RegionContinent# of StudentsPercentagesAfrica10015%Asia528%Europe37056%Latin America & Caribbean11718%Pacific223%Total661100%Table 8. Participation by Country (Popularity)United Kingdom88Spain70Ghana55Italy44France36Ireland35Costa Rica26Netherlands25Tanzania25Germany24Ecuador20Australia19Chile17China17Japan17Switzerland15Czech Republic12El Salvador12Haiti12Guatemala9Greece8Namibia8Oman8South Africa8Peru6New Zealand5Argentina4Mexico4South Korea3Thailand3Austria2Brazil2Colombia2Norway2Poland2Romania2Bulgaria1Fiji1Hungary1Jordan1Madagascar1Morocco1Multiple Countries1Nepal1Sweden1Turks and Caicos Islands1Ukraine1Table 9. Participation by Program DurationSemester# of StudentsPercentagesSpring/Summer 201844567%Fall 20179915%Winter 201810015%Academic Year 2017173%Total661100%Table 10. Participation by Program TypeProgram Type# of StudentsPercentageFaculty Led32750%Non-GVSU17827%Partnership12018%Independent Study162%Internship203%Total661100%Table 11. Participation by Faculty-Led Program Tanzania: Culture and Education25Ghana: Public Health Nursing22Ghana: Cultural Exchange and Service-Learning18U.K. British Literature & Culture in Context18UK: Communication17France: Language and Culture17Netherlands: English Education in Maastricht15Costa Rica: Geotourism & Adventure Tourism14UK: International Business and Corporate Governance In London13Haiti: Water, Environmental Issues, and Service Learning12El Salvador/Guatemala: Social Work12Ecuador: Ecology and conservation biology of the Ecuadorian cloud forest11U.K., N. Ireland: Peace, Conflict, and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland11Spain: Comparative Perspectives on Education between the US and Spain (Spring semester)11Ireland: Social Work11Spain: Teacher Assisting in Ourense10Switzerland: Computing and Information Systems10Ireland Social Work Session TWO10Guatemala Occupational Therapy9China Summer School (Spring)8Namibia: African history, Cultures, and the Environment8Netherlands: Geography and Planning8Ecuador: Fieldwork Experience in Occupational Therapy8Oman: Language, Culture, and Business7Germany: Language and Culture7China Summer School (Internship)3Table 12. Participation by Partnership and Affiliate Program(s)Kingston University13University of Deusto (CIDE) - Language & Culture -4 week-SUMMER12John Cabot University12Japan Center for Michigan Universities12Universidad del Bio Bio11Japan Center for Michigan Universities (MAY COURSE ONLY)10University of Deusto (CIDE) - Semester/Year (fall/Winter)8Macquarie University6University of the Sunshine Coast5Duale Hochschule Baden-Wurttemberg (DHBW) BUSINESS- Mosbach Campus4Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM)4University of Deusto (CIDE) - Business & Spanish - 4- week - SUMMER4ESSCA -Angers Campus - France4Zurich University of Applied Sciences - BUSINESS4Universitatea Babes-Bolyai2ESSCA - Paris Campus - France2East China Normal University2University of Oslo2Universit?? Catholique de l'Ouest (UCO)2University of Cape Coast - Semester-long EXCHANGE2Cracow University of Economics1Universite de Versailles St-Quentin-En-Yvelines (UVSQ)1University of Brighton1University of Deusto - Semester EXCHANGE1Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University1Universidad Carlos III de Madrid1Seoul National University of Science and Technology1International Christian University1Padagogische Hochschule Schwabisch-Gmund1Table 13. Participation by Non-GVSU ProgramsISA46USAC30AIFS14CIS11Sol8IES7CEA5API4CIEE4Wayne State University4Athena Study Abroad3Michigan State University3European Innovation Academy3SAI3Hellenic International studies in the arts2SIT2Babilonia1Barcelona Study Abroad Experience1Politecnico di Torino1University of Nizwa1Maynooth University1Richmond University in London1Manchester Metropolitan University1Universidad Nacional de Rio Negro1Massey University1The American Business School of Paris1EcoLife1Ecoquest1Forum Nexus1GIVE1Global Experiences and UofM1Global Semesters1Edge Hill University1IFSA1Tecnologico de Monterrey1Connecticut College1ICCS1Jagiellobnian University1Koblenz University1School for Field Studies1SRAS1TEAN1University of Ostrava1University of Roehampton1University of St. Andrews1Vrije Universiteit1Table 14. Participation by ScholarshipsScholarships# of StudentsPercentagePIC Grant3156%Partnership611%Murray59%Gilman59%Padnos35%USAC Scholarship24%CIEE GAIN12%ISA Scholarship12%Johnson12%Total 55100%Table 15. Participation by Academic StandingClass Standing# of StudentsPercentagesFreshman8413%Sophomore20130%Junior22033%Senior11618%Graduate406%Total661100%Table 16. Participation by CollegeCollegeMajor 1Major 2MinorCollege of Liberal Arts and Science (CLAS)31548%9545%24869%Seidman College of Business13520%8239%5716%College of Community and Public Service (CCPS)568%21%144%College of Education447%115%267%College of Health Professions183%73%10%Padnos College of Engineering and Computing233%31%31%Kirkhof College of Nursing335%11%00%Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies41%73%72%Undecided335%42%21%Total661100%212100%358100%Table 17. Participation by MajorMarketing37International Business33Nursing33Social Work33Biomedical Sciences30English27International Relations23Education Teacher Certification22Psychology22Biology19Finance19Comprehensive Science & Arts for Teaching 18Occupational Therapy17Advertising and Public Relations16Business, General15Hospitality and Tourism Management15Undecided13Accounting12Criminal Justice12Communication Studies11Computer Science11Education Special Education11Allied Health Science10Writing10Anthropology8Film and Video8Group Social Studies8Health Communication8Mathematics8Exercise Science7Human Resources Management7Political Science7Public and Nonprofit Administration7Spanish7Biopsychology6History6Natural Resource Management6Education Higher Education5French5Management, General5Mechanical Engineering5Diagnostic Medical Sonography4Geography4Liberal Studies4Statistics4Business Administration3Business Economics3Integrated Science3Physician Assistant Studies3Sociology3Speech Language Pathology3Art History2Art-Studio Art2Biochemistry2Computer Information Systems2Economics2Education Graduate Teaching Certificate2Geology2German2Information Systems2Journalism2Music2Music Education2Premedical Studies2Adventure Tourism Management1Art Education1Cell and Molecular Biology1Classics, Latin1Computer Engineering1Earth Science1Education Leadership1Electrical Engineering1Engineering1Entrepreneurship1Legal Studies1Photography1Physical Therapy1Public Health1Supply Chain Management1Theatre1Therapeutic Recreation1Table 18. Participation by MinorSpanish72Psychology26Elementary Education24French16German15Business, General13Writing13Environmental Studies12History12Advertising and Public Relations9Applied Linguistic9Biology8Chemistry8Mathematics7English6Hospitality and Tourism Management6Political Science6Arabic5Chinese Language5Criminal Justice5Statistics, Applied Statistics5African/African American Studies4East Asian Studies4International Business4Management, General4Photography4Anthropology3Art-Studio Art3Non Profit Administration3Philosophy3Statistics3Adventure Tourism Management2Computer Science2Finance2Information Technology2International Relations2Marketing2Music2Religious Studies2School Health Education2Sociology2Undecided2Women & Gender Studies2Aging and Adult life1Allied Health Sciences1Archaeology1Classics1Classics, Classical Tradition1Communication Studies1Criminal Justice, Juvenile Justice1Earth Science1Engineering (Biomedical)1Entrepreneurship1General Business1Geographic Techniques1Geography1Latin American Studies1Mathematical Statistics1Middle Eastern Studies1Urban & Regional Planning1Table 19. Participation by Referral MethodReferral Method# of StudentsPercentagesWord of Mouth27542%Classroom Presentation16224%Padnos International Center Web Site9314%Other507%First-Step Meeting386%Email122%Family/Friend112%Prior Knowledge71%Study Abroad Fair61%Adviser/Prof/Dept41%Orientation31%Total661100% ................
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