Study abroad program impacting engineering formation : cultural immersion (CIB)

• Author(s): Ciampi, Melany M. ; Brito, Claudio da Rocha ; Vasconcelos, Rosa ; Amaral, Luís
• Date: 2012
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/1822/19768
• Origin: RepositóriUM - Universidade do Minho
• Subject(s): Practical experience; Work in teams; Prosperity; Global opportunity; Life experience; Prosperity
• Document Type: Conference Object
• Language: English

Description

The study abroad experience described in this paper has showed as one of the most effective ways to promote the retention rate in engineering programs. Among the outcomes are the dynamic addition to undergraduate career; the opportunity for long-lasting friendships; the enhancement of technical skills and knowledge; understanding the different cultures and histories and an addition to life enrichment. The main goal of the program is to provide the future engineers with tools and extra experiences to develop a career as engineers in a more adequate to the present challenging and mutant work market.