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Kirsten A. Davis; David B. Knight – Journal of Engineering Education, 2025
Background: As more universities seek to offer international experiences for engineering students, it is important to design such programs to effectively support student learning abroad. Previous research on study abroad has focused on a limited number of outcomes and therefore failed to consider the diversity of experiences students may have in…
Descriptors: College Students, Engineering Education, Student Experience, Study Abroad
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Tiyamike Ngonda; Richard Nkhoma; Thabo Falayi – Higher Education, Skills and Work-based Learning, 2024
Purpose: The study compares how work-integrated learning (WIL) placement positioning, duration, assessment strategies and environment at three Southern African universities influence engineering students' academic and employability outcomes. Design/methodology/approach: The study used a qualitative case study approach that drew on the principles…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, School Business Relationship, Work Experience Programs, Experiential Learning
Daniel Mehrabi Moezabadi – ProQuest LLC, 2024
The accelerated pace of globalization necessitates that civil engineering graduates possess a broad spectrum of competencies to meet the evolving needs of a dynamic, interconnected professional environment. This necessity encompasses a blend of practical, personal, and intercultural skills in aspiring engineers, driven by employers' increasing…
Descriptors: Civil Engineering, Engineering Education, International Education, Educational Benefits