A comprehensive assessment of an academic year abroad program for university students

本研究从英语教育、社会心理学和传播学的角度对一学年的大学生出国项目进行评估。通过前后测试设计，发现学生的英语能力在标准化测试中得到了提高，对跨文化伙伴变得更加开放，并增强了国际意识。通过心理量表评估，他们在自我效能和社交技能方面也有了显著的提高。学生的声音，以及在菲律宾的特色节目的评估提出。

This study made an assessment of an academic-year-abroad program for university students from the perspectives of English education, social psychology and communication studies. Using a pre-post test design, it was revealed that students improved in their English competency as assessed by standardized tests, became more open vis-a-vis intercultural partners, and enhanced international awareness. They also made significant growth in self efficacy and social skills as assessed by psychological scales. Student voices as well as an evaluation of a featured program in the Philippines are presented.