Undergraduate Study Abroad Participation Annual Report
2017-18
Table of Contents
Cover photo by: Paul Campion – Fall 2016, SwedenPhotos on this page: Matthew Peterson – Spring 2016, Ireland; Nina Suvagia – Summer 2016, Italy; Ola Wysocki – AY 2015/16 Italy
Study Abroad Participation History 2
Executive Summary 3
2017-18 Year in Review 4-6
Academic Level and Gender Profile 8
Race/Ethnicity 9
Study Abroad Participation by Major 10-14
Top Six Study Abroad Destination Countries 16
Study Abroad Participation by Destination – All Countries 17
Scholarships and Grants Awarded for Study Abroad 18
2017-18 Undergraduate Global Faculty-led Study Abroad Programs 19
Loyola Study Abroad Programs by Type 20
Staff Directory 21
Study Abroad Participation HistoryFall 2009 – Summer 2018
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• 793 Loyola Chicago students studied abroad during the 2017-18 academic year (Fall 2017, January 2018, Spring 2018 and Summer 2018). This represents the same number of students who studied abroad in academic year 2016-17.
• Participation in Global Exchange programs increased from 18 students (2016-17) to 41 students (2017-18) representing a 127.7% increase. The Office for International Programs also added four new Global Exchange programs in Australia, France, Sweden and Switzerland.
• Loyola students were awarded a total of $257,460 in study abroad scholarships during the 2017-18 academic year with 17.0% of study abroad participants receiving funding toward their time abroad.
• The new Building Opportunities for Leadership through Diversity (B.O.L.D) Awards, for study at Loyola’s Global Centers, accounted for 14.0% of the total awards, with scholarships of $3,500 awarded to 10 deserving Loyola students. These awards were developed to expand access to study abroad for traditionally underrepresented student groups.
• Loyola was recognized as a Top Producing Mid-Sized Institution for the Gilman Scholarship – Ranked at #15 nationally.
Executive Summary
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“…it has given me greater confidence to simply engage in conversation, even when my knowledge on the subject might be low or non-existent.”Madeline – Spring 2018 - France
“I was challenged to understand my own perspective in the conversations I had with professors in the classroom and host friends while hanging out.”
Madelyn – Fall 2017 - Vietnam
Photos: Camille Smith – Spring 2016, Morocco; Sarah Miyahama – Fall 2016, Morocco; Elizabeth Dahlin– Summer 2016, Chile
2017-18 Year in Review
Academic Year 2017-18
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Fall Semester 2017
227
J-Term 2018
24
Spring Semester2018
291
Spring Break 2018
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Summer 2018
214
Total for Year 793
Term by Term Comparison
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Students by Program Type
Global Centers (44%) Global Partners (37%)
Global Faculty-Led (14%) Global Exchanges (5%)
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232 students (29.2%)identified as an ethnic minorityin 2017-18 representing a 5.3%
increase from 2016-17.
Loyola students were awarded a total of $257,460
in study abroad scholarshipsduring the 2017-18 academic
year.
2017-18 Year in Review
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Top Six Destinations for Study Abroad
Italy 324 students
Spain 135 students
United Kingdom 52 students
Vietnam 37 students
China 29 students
Australia 22 students
17.0% of study abroad participants (135 students) received funding specifically to study abroad, an increase of 4.5% from 2016-17.
116 students (14.6%) who studied abroad were federal Pell Grant recipients representing a decrease of 1.8% from 2016-17.
Photo: Michelle Mortimer– Summer 2017, Italy; Krista Mae Masiclat – Summer 2017, South Africa; Rachel Monsey– Fall 2016, Sweden
“I am now truly a global citizen. I understand that there are huge issues we need to address as humans across the globe instead of just my Loyola bubble.”
Victoria – Spring 2018 - Italy
“I am more willing to go outside of my comfort zone & communicate with people who are different from myself. I am willing to stand up for my beliefs and values no matter what the societal norm is.”
Danielle – Spring 2018 - Japan
2017-18 Year in Review
70 students (8.8%) were first-generation college students, a decrease of 2.3% from 2016-17. Overall, the LUC undergraduate student body is comprised of 15.6% first generation college students.
9.6% (76 students) of the total number of students who studied abroad were Interdisciplinary HonorsProgram students, representing 10.9% of the total number of Interdisciplinary Honors Programstudents at LUC during 2017-18 (698 students).
Psychology69
Top Six Majors by Student Participation
Political Science 52
Global & International Studies68
Marketing55
Advertising & Public Relations
40
Information Systems41
6Photo: Nina Suvagia – Summer 2016, Italy; Olivia Ubanski – Fall 2015, Sweden;Meili Burns – Spring 2016, China
Photo by: Jessica Brzeski Summer 2017, Australia
“My cultural identity has changed in that I do not identify at all. I see humans as
exchanging values and perspectives every moment.”
Jessica – Summer 2017 - Australia
“My cultural identity has changed in that I do not identify at all. I see humans as
exchanging values and perspectives every moment.”
Jessica – Summer 2017 - Australia
Academic Level and Gender Profile
Photos by: Maggie Thompson- Spring 2017, Chile; Alvaro Polo – AY 2017-18, Spain; Brielle Ahee – Spring 2017, Italy
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** Institute of International Education. (2017). "Profile of U.S. Study Abroad Students, 2004/05-2015/16." Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange. Retrieved from http://www.iie.org/opendoors
* LUC Common Data Set – 2017-18 obtained from the Office of Institutional Research
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Class Standing 2017-18
Sophomore (32%)Junior (46%)Senior (22%)
75%
25%
Female Male
66%
34%
Female Male
67%
33%
Female Male
LUC study abroad 2017-18
LUC undergraduate student population
2016-17*
National study abroad student population
2015-16**
Race/Ethnicity
68%
3%
9%
4%
14%
2%
# of students
% of total
% change from 2016-17
White 544 68% +0.9%
Hispanic/Latino(a) 26 3% no change
Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 70 9% +75%
Black or African-American 28 4% +40%
Multiracial 107 14% -0.9%
Other/Not Specified 18 2% -68.9%
“I found this [experience] to be helpful in appreciating my racial identity and learning cultural differences and similarities”
Miguel - Summer 2017 – Costa Rica
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Anthropology 11Art History 1Biochemistry 6Bioinformatics 1Biology 38Biology: Emphasis in Ecology 2Biology: Emphasis in Molecular Biology 7Ceramics & Sculpture 2Chemistry 6Classical Civilization 3Computer Science 3Criminal Justice & Criminology 16Drawing & Painting 3Engineering Science: Biomedical 4Engineering Science: Environmental 1English 21English: Creative Writing 4Forensic Science 3French 5Global and International Studies 68History 29Human Services 5Mathematics 4Mathematics and Computer Science 1Music 1Music: Vocal Performance 1Neuroscience: Cognitive/Behavioral 7Neuroscience: Molecular/Cellular 13Philosophy 4Philosophy: Emphasis in Social Justice 3Political Science 52Psychology 69Religious Studies 3Sociology 9Sociology & Anthropology 3Software Engineering 1
Study Abroad Participation by Major
Spanish 18Statistics 4Theatre 3Visual Communication 4Women’s Studies & Gender Studies 3
College of Arts & Sciences (CAS)
Total Students: 442
What CAS students are saying about their study abroad
experience…
“Especially in Trump-era America, I am much more aware of my role as an American, especially in Mexico.”
Alexandra – Spring 2018 - Mexico
“Being an immigrant in the U.S., has made me aware of my cultural identity. Traveling has [been] a key to understand other cultures and embrace diversity.”
Nanci – Fall 2017 – Argentina & Chile
I have a more wide viewpoint on the issues occurring, and can see things from a more unbiased perspective than how I had before.
Rachel – AY 2017-18 – South Korea
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Study Abroad Participation by Major
Environmental Policy 9
Environmental Science 22
Environmental Science: Conservation &Restoration 10
Environmental Science: Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture 9
Environmental Science: Public Health 3
Environmental Studies 1
Institute for Environmental Sustainability (IES)
Total Students: 54
“I am convinced that studying conservation abroad in Belize will further my education, advance my career opportunities, and help me develop further as a person for others.”
Ana - J-Term 2018 – Belize
“Now that I have returned [from] Europe, I feel that I'm more myself and I can realize when I need to take a breather easily compared to before.”
Roma - Spring 2018 – Norway
What IES students are saying about their study abroad experience…
“… I've definitely developed a more holistic view on my field that I can't wait to explore at Loyola and in the real world.”
Mariana - Fall 2017 - Sweden
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Study Abroad Participation by MajorQuinlan School of Business
Total Students: 298
Accounting 27Economics 23Entrepreneurship 8Finance 40Human Resource Management 5Information Systems 41International Business 38Management 13Marketing 55Sport Management 8Supply Chain Management 15U.S./Europe Double Degree 24BBA/MBA – 5 year program 1
New Global Exchange Programs in business established in 2017-18
• Paris School of Business – France • Zurich University of Applied Sciences – Switzerland • Jonkoping University - Sweden
New Global Business and Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia specialization launched at Loyola’s Vietnam Center
What Quinlan students are saying about their study abroad experience…
“It has made me realize that many people come from count[ries] that don't allow the same opportunity as in America. We should be respectful of their culture and try to understand them better.”
Luke - AY 2017-18 - Spain
“The ability to observe and empathize with locals, especially those less fortunate than ourselves, has inspired great motivation to commit to change for justice.”
Bryan – Spring 2018 -Vietnam
“Stud[y]ing abroad brings you the opportunity to learn about other culture, other people, other points of view about controversial issues, politics, economy... It makes you not to have an extreme ideology and makes you to be tolerant and a real world citizen.”
Laura – Fall 2017 - Italy
Photo: Alexandra Hanton – Spring 2018 - Mexico
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Study Abroad Participation by Major
Advertising & Public Relations 40
Advertising Creative 7
Advocacy & Social Change 1
Communication Studies 12
Film & Digital Media 15
Multimedia Journalism 10
School of Communication (SoC)
Total Students: 85
What SoC students are saying about their study abroad experience…
“You choose how immersed you want to be and I recommend going all in.”
Harrison – Fall 2017 - Vietnam
“… I don't really think of myself as super "American." But, being in Spain opened up my eyes and made me claim my own American culture in a way.”
Murphy – Spring 2018 – Spain
“After seeing more cultures, I have gained more respect for other cultures.”
AD/PR Major –Spring 2018 - Italy
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Study Abroad Participation by MajorSchool of Education, School of Social Work, and
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Bilingual/Bicultural Education 2Elementary Education 7Middle Grades Education 1Secondary Education 4Special Education 2
School of Education Total Students: 16
School of Social Work Total Students: 9
Social Work 9
Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing
Total Students: 47Exercise Science 4Health Systems Management 4Nursing 39
“My family is Italian and I got to get in touch with my Italian roots by meeting Italian family members I had never met before and learning more about the Italian culture.”
Anna – Fall 2017 - Italy
“I would love to talk to education majors who want to study abroad to help them have an experience like mine but even more fruitful.”
Eden – Spring 2018 - Spain
“Living in Vietnam expose[d] me to students my age and their view on the world and helped me see the U.S. in a global sense.”
Emily – Spring 2018 - Vietnam
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“…I think my views will always be more global, more inclusive and not
limited to our own country.”
Martina – Spring 2018 - Vietnam
“…I think my views will always be more global, more inclusive and not
limited to our own country.”
Martina – Spring 2018 - Vietnam
Top Six Study Abroad Destination CountriesIta
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Study Abroad by DestinationAll Countries
Argentina 3
Australia 22
Austria 1
Belize 13
Brazil 7
Cameroon 1
Chile 6
China 29
Colombia 10
Costa Rica 3
Czech Republic 7
Ecuador 1
Finland 15
France 17
Germany 4
Ghana 3
Hungary 2
Ireland 16
Israel 12
Italy 324
Japan 7
Mexico 2
Multi-Country 4
Netherlands 2
New Zealand 2
Norway 2
Panama 7
Peru 11
Poland 3
Samoa 1
Senegal 1
South Africa 10
South Korea 6
Spain 135
Sweden 13
Switzerland 3
Thailand 1
United Kingdom 52
Uruguay 1
Vietnam 37
Total Countries: 40
*Red indicates top six countries. Yellow indicates all other 2017-18 study abroad countries.
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Scholarships and Grants Awarded for Study Abroad
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John Felice Rome Center Awards: The Rome Center offers several awards specifically for Rome Center students, thanks to generous Rome Center alumni and benefactors.
The Vietnam Center Awards: Need-based scholarships of up to $500 were offered to Loyola students participating in the program.
B.O.L.D. Awards: The B.O.L.D Award is a scholarships that aims to support students who have been historically underrepresented in study abroad, including but not limited to first generation college students, students in STEM fields, students from diverse backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
Ricci Scholarships: The Ricci Scholars Program awards selected students with grants to fund travel, research and exploration during a junior year of study divided between the John Felice Rome Center and The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies.
Program Provider Awards: These awards are funded by Global Partner programs: such as the Beijing Center, Academic Programs International (API), Institute for the International Education of Students (IES), etc…
National Scholarships: These awards include the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for students receiving the Federal Pell Grant with funding up to $5,000 and the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) with funding around $3,000.
Loyola Recognized as a Top Producing Mid-Sized Institution for Gilman Scholarships – Ranked #15 Nationally
47%
1%
14%
5%
22%
11%
Rome Center Awards
Vietnam Center Awards
B.O.L.D. Awards
Ricci Scholarships
Program Provider Awards
National Scholarships
Total Awarded 2017-18: $257,460
2017-18 Undergraduate Global Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs
Location Course Faculty Leader College/School
2017-18 Enrollment
BelizeENVS 340-E/BIOL 395: Natural History of
Belize: Tropical Ecosystems & Conservation
Fr. Stephen Mitten IES 13
Israel LITR 280: World Literature-Masterpieces of Israeli Literature
Dr. Wiley Feinstein CAS 11
Panama TLSC 231: Teaching Writing and Science in Elementary Schools
Dr. Lara Smetana &
Dr. Sarah CohenSoE 7
Peru ENVS 345: Conservation and Sustainability of Neotropic Ecosystems Fr. Stephen Mitten CAS 11
J-Term & Spring Break
Location Course Faculty Leader College/School
2017-18 Enrollment
Colombia PLSC 300D: Conflict Management Dr. Molly Melin CAS 10
England (London)
COMM 278: International Public Relations
Dr. DavidKamerer SoC 11
England (Oxford)
ENGL 287: From Hobbits to Hogwarts: Religion, Literature, and the British
Imagination
Dr. Michael Murphy CAS 11
Finland INFS 399: Selected Topics in INFS -Global Perspectives on Digital Business
Dr. Nenad Jukić &Laura Sivula Quinlan 15
Spain
SPAN 101 & 102: Beginner Spanish;SPAN 103 & 104: Intermediate Spanish;
SPAN 250 & 251: Composition & Conversation;
SPAN 270/271: Main Currents of Spanish Literature;
SPAN 300: Advanced Oral Expression
Dr. NataliaValencia CAS 23
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Loyola Global Centers
• John Felice Rome Center• The Vietnam Center
Global Faculty-led Programs
• Belize, Colombia, United Kingdom (London & Oxford), Finland, Israel, Panama, Peru, Spain
Global Exchanges
• Deakin University, Australia • Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France• Paris School of Business, France• Mary Immaculate College, Ireland• Sophia University, Japan• Sogang University, South Korea• Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico• Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Spain • Jonkoping University, Sweden • Zurich University of Applied Sciences,
Switzerland
Loyola Study Abroad Programs by Type
Global Partner Programs:
Academic Programs International (API)
• Argentina, Australia, Bhutan, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Scotland, Spain, United Arab Emirates
Center for International Studies (CIS)
• Summer internships in: Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, France, Ireland, New Zealand, Spain
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
• Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, England, European Union, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Turkey
Jesuit Partner Universities• The Beijing Center, China• Marquette University, South Africa• Fordham University, England• Loyola University Maryland, England• Universidad Alberto Hurtado, Chile• The Newman Institute, Sweden
School for International Training (SIT)
• Argentina, Australia, Balkans, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Czech Republic, Ecuador, France, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda
School for Russian and Asian Studies (SRAS)
• Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Poland, Russia, Ukraine
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
• Australia, Brazil, Chile, China, Costa Rica, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Scotland, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Thailand
Photo by: Cassie Cowperthwaite Spring 2017, Spain
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Office For International Programs
Jennifer Engel, Ph.D.Executive Director
Alana Carroll, B.S.Office Administrator
Study Abroad
Brian Johnson, Ph.D.Associate Director
Annie Reagan, M.Ed.Advisor
Jacob Schoofs, M.A./M.Sc.Advisor
Max Crumley-Effinger, M.Ed.Graduate Assistant
University Relations/Global Centers
Katie Rooney, M.Ed.Assistant Director
Mary Bennett, M.Ed.University Relations Coordinator
Bryan Conover, M.A.University Relations Coordinator
Paula De Voto, M.A.John Felice Rome Center Coordinator
Staff Directory
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