Does Study Abroad Make a Difference? An Impact Assessment of the International 4-H Youth Exchange Program
Volume
39
Issue
5
Abstract
The Texas Agricultural Extension Service 4-H program asked an undergraduate research team from the Eisenhower Leadership Program at Texas A&M University to assess the impact of participation in the International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) program. The team surveyed all former IFYE participants from Texas, their family members, and friends. The findings indicate those surveyed were more sensitive to other cultures, more interested in global events, and more involved in community activities because of the exchange program. Participants described the exchange as a life-changing event. Participants also cited barriers to participation that can be overcome by seeking corporate support and by more effective promotion.
Recommended Citation
Boyd, B. L., Giebler, C., Hince, M., & Liu, Y. (2001). Does Study Abroad Make a Difference? An Impact Assessment of the International 4-H Youth Exchange Program. The Journal of Extension, 39(5), Article 13. https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/vol39/iss5/13
