A Short-term Study Abroad Program and Its Longterm Impact on Participants: A Perspective on Global Citizenship

This paper explores the long-term impact of a short-term study abroad program on alumni of the
program years after having taken the course. Through using a mixed measure survey, the data
reveals that short-term study abroad programs can have a significant and direct impact on the lives of
alumni. The specific program considered has impacted alumni choices of international tourist
destinations, activities alumni participate in while traveling abroad, as well as the choices alumni make
concerning lodging while traveling abroad. In short, after participating in a short-term study abroad
program, alumni have developed a global citizenship identity.