The project creates a stronger evidence base for outbound mobility leading to the identification of pathways for program development. Canadian Mennonite University a liberal arts university, this research provides beneficial insight for more than 30 liberal arts universities across the nation. The resulting reports are available to other Canadian universities through the Manitoba Outbound Mobility Special Interest Group, the GSO website and conferences related to outbound mobility.
Through this research, the project seeks to determine what factors pique undergraduate student’s interest in outbound mobility programs, while also identifying barriers to participation and how students can overcome them.