The purpose of this research was to better understand how student participants from the Pennsylvania State University developed global awareness, global understanding, and the ability to effectively apply intercultural knowledge, skills collectively known as "global competency" during a short-term, faculty-led study abroad program through the lens of Kolb's (1984) Experiential Learning Theory. This research was undertaken to better understand the phenomenon of how global competencies are curated during study abroad programs. In gaining insights into this topic, those in the field of international education should be able to better conceive programs that achieve gains in global competence. This study was conducted by having qualified program participants complete an interview, utilizing Critical Incident Technique (CIT). The interview questions explored how the development of global awareness, global understanding, and the ability to effectively apply intercultural knowledge occurred, as well as the factors that helped or hindered this development. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]