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The survey summarizes data from 328 Towson University students about their perceptions of study abroad package values. Key findings include: - Spain and Greece were the most preferred destinations while China and Czech Republic were least preferred. - Lower priced packages ($3,000) were viewed most favorably compared to mid ($5,000) and high ($8,000) range packages. - Programs that offered 6 credits and lasted 6 weeks were slightly more attractive than 3 credit/3 week alternatives. - Non faculty-led programs were slightly more appealing than faculty-led options.

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Study Abroad Presentation

The survey summarizes data from 328 Towson University students about their perceptions of study abroad package values. Key findings include: - Spain and Greece were the most preferred destinations while China and Czech Republic were least preferred. - Lower priced packages ($3,000) were viewed most favorably compared to mid ($5,000) and high ($8,000) range packages. - Programs that offered 6 credits and lasted 6 weeks were slightly more attractive than 3 credit/3 week alternatives. - Non faculty-led programs were slightly more appealing than faculty-led options.

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Study Abroad

PACKAGES

Alexander Church, Catherine Cavalier, Kayla Williams, Larissa Spiess, Nick Rice, Alycia
Pishtey, Brian Shields, Jake Robinson, Michelle Smith, Nicholas Lobasso, Christopher
Loiacono, Gabriela Fernandez, Lee Lawler, and Daniel Medina

Which Packages Do Students Perceive to


Have the Best Value For Study Abroad?

Survey
Towson University Population - 22,285
Sample Population - 11,634
Sample 328
Margin of Error 5.33%
Response Rate 2.82%

Gender

Male; 28%

Female; 72%

Major
30
25
20
15
10
Percentages %

5
0

Class Standing
35
30
25
20
Percentages %

15
10
5
0
Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Graduate

Survey Information
Bundled packages
Destinations
Cost
Length
Credits
Faculty or non-faculty led

Preferred Destinations
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

Male
Female

Price Perceptions
20
15
10

Male
Female

5
0

3000.0

5000.0
Price

8000.0

Program Length
7
6
5
4

Male
Female

3
2
1
0

3 Weeks

6 Weeks

Credits Taken
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Male
Female

3 Credits

6 Credits

Faculty-led
12
10
8
Male
Female

6
4
2
0

Yes

No

Preferred Destinations
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

Freshman
Sophomore

Price Perceptions
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0

Freshman
Sophomore

3000.0

5000.0

8000.0

Credits Taken
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0

Freshman
Sophomore

3 Credits

6 Credits

Program Length
12
10
8
Freshman
Sophomore

6
4
2
0

3 Weeks

6 Weeks

Faculty-Led
14
12
10
8

Freshman
Sophomore

6
4
2
0

Yes

No

Preferred Destinations
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0

Junior
Senior

Price Perceptions
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0

Junior
Senior

3000.0

5000.0

8000.0

Credits Taken
10
8
6

Junior
Senior

4
2
0

3 Credits

6 Credits

Program Length
8
7
6
5
Junior
Senior

4
3
2
1
0

3 Weeks

6 Weeks

Faculty-Led
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0

Junior
Senior

Yes

No

Recommendations
Package 1
Greece
$5000
3 Weeks
3 Credits

Recommendations
Package 2
Spain
$8000
6 Weeks
6 Credits

Recommendations
Package 3
Czech Republic
$3000
3 Weeks
3 Credits

END

Analysis (Country)
We found that Spain and Greece are the most
attractive options.
o

Possible Reasons

Popular among past students


Culture
Partying Appeal
Good Weather

Analysis (Country)
China and Czech Republic were the least desired
options
o

Possible Reasons

Cultural Differences
Distance
Lack of general interest

Country Preference
40
35
30
25

Pecentages %

20
15
10
5
0
Spain

Greece

UK

Costa Rica

China

Czech Rep

Analysis (Price)
Cost to go abroad

$3,000
$5,000
$8,000

The lower the price the more attractive to the


student.

Price
8000.0; 19%

3000.0; 50%
5000.0; 31%

Analysis (Credits)
6 credits are most attractive: 7.8
o

You gain more for what you are paying

3 credits are the least attractive: 2.9


o

The minimum amount of credits you can take for what


you are paying

Credits

3 Credits; 33%
6 Credits; 67%

Analysis (Weeks)
Options

6 week: 5.9
3 week: 4.7

We found that this variable was closest compared


to all the other ones, but 6 weeks was more
attractive by a small amount.

Length

3 Weeks; 33%
6 Weeks; 67%

Analysis (Faculty Led)


Options:
o
o
o

Towson Faculty led: yes or no


Yes: 4.1
No: 7.1

Reason why:
o
o

Students perceive classes as easier


Do not want to travel with current professors

Faculty-led

Yes; 37%
No; 63%

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