First-Generation College Students and Study Abroad (1) (Rethinking Higher Education Through the Strengths and Insights of First-Generation College Students)

By: SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai and Matt Daily and Layla Garrigues

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Synopsis: This book showcases the experiences of first-generation college students on study abroad programs.Research shows that study abroad programs develop crucial life skills, provide valuable experiences, and enhance academic achievement. However, only a small percentage of first-generation students access these opportunities. By centering the voices and stories of first-generation students, this book advocates for equity in global education while reimagining study abroad as a more accessible and empowering experience.This book asks how faculty, administrators, and staff can tap into the strengths of first-generation students to increase the number of those who take advantage of their opportunities and explores the ways in which first-generation students contribute to the success and vision of study abroad programs. It will be of interest to scholars studying educational outreach, higher education, and comparative and international education.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 288 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781040440476
Related ISBNs:: 9781040440452, 9781003587897, 9781032958521
Publisher:: Taylor & Francis
Date of Addition:: 09/26/25
Copyrighted By:: selection and editorial matter, SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai, and Matt Daily, Layla Garrigues
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Education, Philosophy, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: SimonMary Asese Aihiokhai
Edited by:: Matt Daily
Edited by:: Layla Garrigues