Bridging the Unbridged: A Case Study of a U.S. University's Study Abroad Program in Beijing

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  • Author(s): Wang, Yong; Li, Ke; Zhang, Yuan
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    ECNU Review of Education. Jun 2020 3(2):269-290.
  • Publication Date:
    2020
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: [email protected]; Web site: http://sagepub.com
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      22
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Case Studies; Study Abroad; Universities; Decision Making; Foreign Countries; International Cooperation; Educational Cooperation; Educational Policy; Peer Relationship; Program Descriptions; International Educational Exchange; Comparative Analysis; Trend Analysis; College Students; Enrollment Trends; Educational Trends
    • Subject Terms:
      China (Beijing); United States
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/2096531120916929
    • ISSN:
      2096-5311
    • Abstract:
      Purpose: Studying abroad is an important way for universities to cultivate talent with international vision and global competitiveness. Based on its analysis of a U.S. university's study in China program, this study provides policy recommendations to promote the overseas study and exchange of U.S. students in China. Design/Approach/Methods: This study examines the Beijing Overseas Learning Program of L University to examine the actual operations of a study abroad program in China. More specifically, this study examines the cooperative institution where the U.S. study program is located in China to analyze the operation mechanism and underlying logical framework of the program. Findings: This study provides a comprehensive analysis of the logical factors as well as internal and external reasons behind U.S. students' decisions to study in China. This study demonstrates that the "peer factor" has a decisive influence on students' decisions to study in China. Originality/Value: Study abroad programs constitute an integral part of China's initiatives to enhance people-to-people exchanges with other countries. This study improves our understanding of the practical dynamics of study abroad programs in China, thereby enhancing abilities to attract U.S. students to study in China.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2020
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1258686