The number of student participation in study abroad is increasing each year as a result of study abroad is a popular university experience for students as it allows them to travel to another country to learn foreign language and cultures. In addition, study abroad brings an enriching experience to student’s academic and personal lives.
While seeking to retell participants’ stories about study abroad, life impact and technology use associated with it, several prompts and probes were used to encourage elaboration and comprehensive stories. These included questions about:
(a) why study abroad;
(b) what did it entail;
(c) what was studied and how it related to degree;
(d) what was learnt;
(e) previous international travel experience; and
(f) dealing with unexpected events.