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Assessing a Reciprocal International Student Travel Exchange: The Iowa State University and University of Costa Rica Intercambio
HortTechnology
  • Mark L. Gleason, Iowa State University
  • Amy Wang Wong, Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Donald R. Lewis, Iowa State University
  • Luis Felipe Arauz Cavallini, Universidad de Costa Rica
  • Barbara Clawson, Iowa State University
  • Kevin R. Duerfeldt, Iowa State University
  • Hayley M. Nelson, Iowa State University
  • Gaile R. Nonnecke, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
10-1-2017
DOI
10.21273/HORTTECH03826-17
Abstract

The creation and educational impact of a reciprocal travel exchange program for student groups in horticulture and allied sciences between Iowa State University (ISU) and the University of Costa Rica (UCR) are described. The program, called the “Intercambio,” (“exchange,” in English), has facilitated group travel for 10- to 12-day periods to farms and agricultural research centers in the host country annually since 1999. The article explores how the Intercambio began and factors that have helped to sustain it, to provide ideas for educators interested in initiating similar exchanges. Analysis of responses to a 2015 written survey of student participants indicated that the Intercambio has exerted a strong impact on academic studies and career choices for 77% of the ISU students and 100% of the UCR students, as well as amplifying interest in the other country and raising cultural understanding and tolerance.

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This article is published as Gleason, Mark L., Amy Wang Wong, Donald R. Lewis, Luis Felipe Arauz Cavallini, Barbara C. Clawson, Kevin R. Duerfeldt, Hayley M. Nelson, and Gail R. Nonnecke. "Assessing a Reciprocal International Student Travel Exchange: The Iowa State University and University of Costa Rica Intercambio." HortTechnology 27, no. 5 (2017): 710-717. doi: 10.21273/HORTTECH03826-17. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
American Society for Horticultural Science
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Mark L. Gleason, Amy Wang Wong, Donald R. Lewis, Luis Felipe Arauz Cavallini, et al.. "Assessing a Reciprocal International Student Travel Exchange: The Iowa State University and University of Costa Rica Intercambio" HortTechnology Vol. 27 Iss. 5 (2017) p. 710 - 717
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/donald-lewis/22/