Investigating the Careers of Language Study Abroad Alumni

Researchers at Penn State’s , The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal effects of language learning and study abroad on career outcomes. The project was funded by the Department of Education’s International Research and Studies grant program.

Project Results and Outputs:

Review the Quantitative Survey Results:
The careers of language study abroad alumni: Results and applications from a mixed-methods investigation (presentation given at the 2022 Cultures and Language Across the Curriculum (CLAC) Conference, December 2, 2022).

Alumni Profiles:

Antonia zunarelli, Indiana university alumna, studied abroad in italy

Researchers at Penn State’s , The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the longitudinal effects of language learning and study abroad on career outcomes. The project, funded by the Department of Education’s International Research and Studies grant program, will share both survey results and alumni stories through academic publications, a general readership book, and Alumni Profiles.

Now Featuring: Antonia Zunarelli

Indiana University alumna Antonia Zunarelli shares her story of studying abroad in Italy and how it has impacted her personally and professionally throughout her career in events management.

“One of the biggest takeaways that I have is that I try to immerse myself in situation[s] that make me a participant as opposed to an onlooker… Let me be a part of that community, let me be a part of what you live and how you live it and why you live it.” – Antonia Zunarelli

Antonia was interviewed as a part of , a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by Celeste Kinginger, Kevin McManus, Robert W. Schrauf, and Jingyuan Zhuang (Penn State University’s Center for Language Acquisition), in partnership with º«¹úÈý¼¶Æ¬and The American Councils for International Education. Video produced by WPSU-TV.

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Amelia Parenteau, Sarah Lawrence College alumna, studied abroad in France

Researchers at Penn State’s , The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the . The project, funded by the Department of Education’s International Research and Studies grant program, will share both survey results and alumni stories through academic publications, a general readership book, and Alumni Profiles.

Now Featuring: Amelia Parenteau

Sarah Lawrence College alumna Amelia Parenteau shares her story of studying abroad in France and how it has impacted her personally and professionally throughout her career as a translator and playwright.

“My study abroad experience has become an integral part of who I am today and what I do. I translate plays and that all started with the first play I translated in Paris during my study abroad time. ” – Amelia Parenteau

Amelia was interviewed as a part of , a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by Celeste Kinginger, Kevin McManus, Robert W. Schrauf, and Jingyuan Zhuang (Penn State University’s Center for Language Acquisition), in partnership with º«¹úÈý¼¶Æ¬and The American Councils for International Education. Video produced by WPSU-TV.

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Courtney hale, Northern Arizona University alumna, studied abroad in Japan

Researchers at Penn State’s , The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the . The project, funded by the Department of Education’s International Research and Studies grant program, will share both survey results and alumni stories through academic publications, a general readership book, and Alumni Profiles.

Now Featuring: Courtney Hale

Courtney Hale, a Northern Arizona University alumna, shares her story of studying abroad in Japan and South Korea and how it has impacted her personally and professionally as she pursues graduate studies in secondary education.

“Gaining those experiences abroad, learning about what it’s like in a different country, and bringing that back home where I can help inspire other indigenous children… I want to be that kind of a leader for my students, and hopefully one day motivate them to go abroad and explore their options as well, because there’s no limitations.” – Courtney Hale

Courtney was interviewed as a part of , a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by Celeste Kinginger, Kevin McManus, Robert W. Schrauf, and Jingyuan Zhuang (Penn State University’s Center for Language Acquisition), in partnership with º«¹úÈý¼¶Æ¬and The American Councils for International Education. Video produced by WPSU-TV.

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Alex Johnson, University of Minnesota alumnus, studied abroad in the Dominican Republic

Researchers at Penn State’s , The Forum on Education Abroad, and the American Councils for International Education have collaborated on a large-scale research project to explore the . The project, funded by the Department of Education’s International Research and Studies grant program, will share both survey results and alumni stories through academic publications, a general readership book, and Alumni Profiles.

Now Featuring: Alex Johnson

University of Minnesota alumnus Alex Johnson shares his story of studying abroad in the Dominican Republic and how it has impacted him personally and professionally throughout his career in the sports industry.

“There’s applicable knowledge that you won’t ever get from a textbook. You have to be there in the middle of everything in order to take it all in and be able to fully understand and appreciate it.” – Alex Johnson

Alex was interviewed as a part of , a project funded by the U.S. Department of Education and conducted by Celeste Kinginger, Kevin McManus, Robert W. Schrauf, and Jingyuan Zhuang (Penn State University’s Center for Language Acquisition), in partnership with º«¹úÈý¼¶Æ¬and The American Councils for International Education. Video produced by WPSU-TV.

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