Amoako, VanessaAdjei, MillicentBuckman, Rosemary Kotei2020-07-282020-07-282020The Global Impact Exchange, Summer 2020, 10-13http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11988/578All three authors are part of the Office of Diversity & International Programs at Ashesi UniversityEducation abroad (EA) experiences offer tremendous long-term gains for college students by influencing their personal growth, career paths, and overall worldview (Dwyer & Peters, 2004). According to Dwyer and Peters (2004), college students report increased maturity and self-confidence, stronger awareness and understanding of their personal biases, an interest in exploring other cultures, and improved intercultural skills upon engaging in EA programs. Thus, educators, colleges, parents, and employers should, as a priority, support young people to gain access to and participate in EA programs.en-USeducation abroadfirst-generation low-income college studentsAshesi Universitypeer-advisinginternational travelArticle