Study Abroad High Impact Taxonomy

Abstract

The leading professional organization for study abroad, the Forum on Education Abroad, defines study abroad as “education that occurs outside the participant’s home country.” In addition to engagement in academic courses, this can include such credit-bearing international experiences as work, volunteering, and directed travel, as long as these programs are driven to a significant degree by learning goals. The purpose of the Study Abroad Taxonomy is to:

Provide a resource for program leaders to develop and maintain high-quality program design and implementation by:

Identifying the key attributes essential for maximizing the overseas experience to enhance students’ intercultural learning Encouraging program leaders to augment the depth and intensity of their program design for each attribute

Provide highest-quality learning experiences for students who study abroad