Lifelong Learning Programs

Lifelong Learning Programs

Elizabeth Franklin

AET/508

June 22, 2015

Loi Darden

Introduction

Characteristics

Studying abroad is the act of a student pursuing educational opportunities in a country other than one's own. This can include primary, secondary and post-secondary students.

Each year, over one million students from around the world study for a period of time outside their home countries. This opportunity to experience different cultures is invaluable, helping to prepare you for participation in a truly global 21st century.

• Committed in making their students highest priority
• Delivery of superior academic programs
• Providing excellent services to students and educational partners around the world
• To effectively, humanely, and positively navigate across different cultures, in politics, education, business or the non-profit sector

Target Market

IES Abroad

• "Students of diverse background"
• Racial and ethnic
• Lower income households
• Students with disabilities or identify as lesbian, gay or transgender

Characteristics:

• Global comparative, not immersion
• Emphasizes global education, academic examination, hands-on field experiences and global community engagement
• A taste of the whole world
• Merges sensory experiences with academic insight
• Teaches adaptability and sensitivity
• Credits earned are transferable
• Maximum value for the investment

The Institute for the International Education of Students, or IES Abroad, is a non-profit study abroad organization that administers study abroad programs for U.S. college-aged students. Founded in 1950 as the Institute of European Studies, the organization has since been renamed to reflect additional offerings in Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.

Meeting the needs

Semester at Sea

• 2.5 million in IES Abroad scholarships and aid available
• More than 130 academic programs
• Assistance with the visa application process
• Internships and field placements in areas such as: Art/Theatre, Business, Education, Government/Politics, Law, etc.
• Access to organized field trips and cultural events
• Comprehensive health and safety services

Study-abroad Programs

Established in 1963, Semester at Sea is the only global education program of its kind in the world. Using a ship as our traveling campus, undergraduates, lifelong learners, faculty and lecturers live and learn together while circumnavigating the globe each fall and spring semester and exploring a world region in the summer term.

• Semester at Sea
• IES Abroad (Institute for the International Education of Students)

Meets the need of the learners

• Provides students of all ages the opportunity to join a unique learning community
• Lifelong learning students participate in courses, field experiences, act as mentors, facilitate seminars in their field of expertise
• Provides inter-generational component to class interactions
• Immerses students in history, culture and areas of international destinations
• Opportunity to enhance new and existing skills, keep memory sharp and interact with fellow students

Target Market

References

• "A Program for Everyone"
• Traditional undergraduate students
• Continuing Education students with passion for world travel
• Lifelong Learning program - adults
• Enrichment Voyages - learners of all ages

Institute for Shipboard Education. (2014). Semester at Sea. Retrieved from

http://www.semesteratsea.org/

www.cedarville.edu/Academics/Internatioal-Programs/Why-Study-Abroad

www.studyabroad.com/programs/semester_at_sea_-_fall_2015

www.iesabroad.org

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Institute_for_the_International_Education_of_Student

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