How can study abroad programs be accessible to all students?
Study abroad programs can offer students valuable opportunities to learn new skills, cultures, and perspectives, but they can also pose significant challenges in terms of accessibility, affordability, and inclusivity. Higher education institutions must design and implement study abroad programs that are accessible to all students, regardless of their background, needs, or goals. To achieve this goal, institutions should consider strategies such as aligning study abroad with academic and career goals, offering flexible and diverse options for study abroad, providing financial and logistical support for study abroad participants, promoting intercultural competence and awareness among students and staff, and evaluating and improving study abroad outcomes and impact.