Motivations to study abroad: A case study of the college of agricultural and life sciences agribusiness short-term study abroad program

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the student participants’ motivations to partake in a short-term study abroad experience. This was an observational case study of the North Carolina State University College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Agribusiness Short-Term Study Abroad Program with the 2014 program student participants. The study explored student participants’ motivations to participate in a short-term study abroad program. This study found students were motivated to participate in a short-term study abroad program because of the short-term length aspect, the completion of course credits, and encouragement from other people, both other students and faculty.