Studying abroad has become a key educational means for preparing graduates with the intercultural competencies needed to succeed in our global economy. The federal government, business community, and higher education sector are united in their belief that study abroad is critical to such success.

This monograph seeks to address two fundamental questions:

• Who studies abroad (or who does not) and why?
• What are the outcomes of study abroad?

Increasing and broadening study abroad participation have proven particularly challenging, and the authors...