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Learning Outcomes

Study Abroad Learning Outcomes

Through a combination of direct enrollment in one of CIS Abroad’s partner institutions overseas and participation in our cultural co-curriculum, students will:

Academically

Demonstrate knowledge of global issues, processes, trends, and systems.
Communicate effectively across cultures, preferably in a second or third language.
Understand their academic discipline within a global context.

Professionally

Have explored, examined, and strengthened their career goals.
Understand their future career within a global/intercultural context.
Have developed and/or strengthened their career readiness competencies.

Culturally

Have developed a greater understanding and appreciation of their own culture(s) and the varied US-American perspectives that exist.
Demonstrate an appreciation of, and open-mindedness toward, other cultures.
Exhibit an awareness of, and sensitivity toward, the issues that confront the local community.
Display an understanding of values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives different from their own.
Will be more likely to regularly take into account diversity and cultural differences.

Personally

Have reflected on their own identities, values, beliefs, and cultural frames of reference in a global context and demonstrate an understanding of how those identities, values, beliefs, and cultural frames of reference influence their relationships with others.
Are able to approach life with a high degree of adaptability, independence, and self -confidence.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations.
Actively seek out new, challenging experiences.

We recognize that many of these statements are bold – but we are boldly committed to providing students with a holistic study abroad experience that supports them in achieving these outcomes.

Students who demonstrate significant progress toward achieving these learning outcomes – and the development of associated skills and competencies – can also earn a micro-credential in Cross-Cultural Agility.

Virtual Global Internship Learning Outcomes

As a result of their remote internship experience, and in combination with the program’s curriculum, students will:

Academically

Have actively engaged in the learning process, both within and outside of the internship placement.
Can apply their academic learning to practical experiences.

Professionally

Have explored, examined, and/or clarified career goals.
Have identified the basic nuances of working in a cross-cultural context.
Have gained practical skills, technological savvy, and an understanding of the remote work environment.
Have developed and/or strengthened their career readiness competencies.

Personally

Be better able to approach life with a high degree of adaptability, independence, and self-confidence.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations.

Culturally

Display an understanding of values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives different from their own.
Demonstrate an appreciation of, and open-mindedness toward, other cultures.

Students who demonstrate significant progress toward achieving these learning outcomes can also earn a micro-credential in Working Remotely Across Cultures.

Intern Abroad Learning Outcomes

As a result of this engaged, immersive learning experience – via a work placement abroad combined with participation in CIS Abroad’s cultural co-curriculum – students will:

Academically

Demonstrate knowledge of global issues, processes, trends and systems.
Communicate effectively across cultures, preferably in a second or third language.
Can apply their academic learning to practical experiences.

Culturally

Have developed a greater understanding and appreciation of their own culture(s) and the varied US-American perspectives that exist.
Demonstrate an appreciation of, and open-mindedness toward, other cultures.
Exhibit an awareness of, and sensitivity toward, the issues that confront the local community.
Display an understanding of values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives different from their own.
Will be more likely to take into account diversity and cultural differences on a regular basis.

Personally

Have reflected on their own identities, values, beliefs, and cultural frames of reference in a global context and demonstrate an understanding of how those identities, values, beliefs, and cultural frames of reference influence their relationships with others.
Are able to approach life with a high degree of adaptability, independence, and self -confidence.\
Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations.
Actively seek out diverse, challenging experiences.

Professionally

Have explored, examined, and clarified career goals.
Understand their future career within a global/intercultural context.
Identified the nuances associated with, and developed a level of competence regarding, working in a cross-cultural context.
Have developed and/or strengthened their career readiness competencies
Gained practical skills and created an international network of contacts that can be applied toward their future career.

Students who demonstrate significant progress toward achieving these learning outcomes can also earn a micro-credential in Working Across Cultures.

Global Service Learning Outcomes

As a result of this engaged, immersive learning experience – via a service placement abroad combined with the program curriculum – students will:

Academically

Can apply their academic learning to practical experiences.
Demonstrate knowledge of global issues, processes, trends, and systems.
Communicate effectively across cultures, preferably in a second or third language.

Culturally

Have developed a greater understanding and appreciation of their own culture(s) and the varied US-American perspectives that exist.
Demonstrate an appreciation of, and open-mindedness toward, other cultures.
Exhibit an awareness of, and sensitivity toward, the issues that confront the local community.
Display an understanding of values, beliefs, traditions, and perspectives different from their own.
Will be more likely to take into account diversity and cultural differences on a regular basis.

Personally

Have reflected on their own identities, values, beliefs, and cultural frames of reference in a global context and demonstrated an understanding of how each influences their relationships with others.
Are able to approach life with a high degree of adaptability, independence, and self-confidence.
Demonstrate the ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and cope effectively with ambiguous and unfamiliar situations.
Actively seek out diverse, challenging experiences.

Professionally

Have explored, examined, and clarified career goals.
Understand their future career within a global and/or intercultural context.
Have developed and/or strengthened their career readiness competencies.
Identified the nuances associated with, and developed a level of competence regarding, working in a cross-cultural context.
Created an international network of contacts that can be applied toward their future career.
Have developed a degree of civic capacity, and the ability to apply their knowledge and skills to help solve community challenges.