Goals and Outcomes

Goal Mean

Outcome Mean

Mean Difference

Get practical experience

4.06

2.40

−1.66

Learn new ways of thinking and acting in my field

3.98

3.97

−0.01

Learn to work in a cross-cultural environment

3.96

4.06

0.1

Acquire good quality education

3.87

3.77

−0.1

Meet professionals in my field

3.48

3.39

−0.09

Personal Goals and Outcomes

Goal Mean

Outcome Mean

Mean Difference

Learn about different cultural viewpoints

3.70

3.91

0.21

Learn to adjust to new social and cultural customs

3.58

3.72

0.14

Become more independent

3.56

3.95

0.39

Build intercultural friendships

3.39

3.83

0.44

Improve my English

3.19

3.58

0.39

Understand myself better

3.03

3.37

0.34