Daffini, Ludovica (2025) Bringing the World Home: How Students Who Participate in International Education Perceive Their Impact on Home Communities. Bachelor thesis, Global Responsibility & Leadership (GRL).
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Abstract
This research examines the broader societal influence of international education beyond academia – both through mobility programs and international campus environments. Prior studies have emphasized the individual benefits of international education that learners can gain, including enhanced academic performance and employability. Yet, open questions remain on how students who participate in international education perceive their impact on home communities. Drawing inspiration on the Internationalization of Higher Education for Society (IHES) framework, this study analyzed survey data from 79 undergraduate students engaged in international education through quantitative mediation analysis and qualitative analysis. Global awareness, problem-solving skills, and expanded networks were found to be key mediators of perceived community impact. Specifically, participants report influencing their home contexts through both direct engagement and informal exchanges, including civic involvement, intercultural dialogue, and knowledge-sharing. By connecting student perspectives to community-level outcomes, this research situates itself in the ongoing debate on the social responsibilities of higher education, towards framing international education as a driver for locally and globally informed engagement. Keywords: International education, mobility, community impact, global citizenship.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Bachelor) |
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| Name supervisor: | Zande, I.S.E. van der |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Jun 2025 08:03 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Jun 2025 08:03 |
| URI: | https://campus-fryslan.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/598 |
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