Our research explores the U.S. STEM students’ participation in international programs, spotlighting our sponsor, the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST). Using surveys and interviews, we delved into students’ attitudes and hurdles including cultural isolation, language proficiency, credit transfer issues, and financial constraints. Based on these insights, we proposed recommendations to increase bilateral exchanges between the U.S. and Switzerland, improve credit transfer systems, expand English-taught courses, and strengthen cultural integration mechanisms. Ultimately, by bolstering internationalization in education through our recommendations, we aim to pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative academic landscape, aligning with the societal needs of our time.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Curtis, Jane
• Ruberti, Danilo
• Herera, Jacqueline
• Lucas, Isabella

Subject

• Inclusion
• Innovation
• Culture
• Community
• Learning
• Project-Based Learning

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101123-165003
• 113988

Keyword

• computer science
• international
• bilateral
• education
• engineering
• exchange program

Advisor

• Kumar, Uma T.
• Polizzotto, Leonard

Year

• 2023

Center

• Zurich, Switzerland Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Magdalena Schreiber

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 4 - Quality Education

Date created

• 2023-10-11

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-101123-165003

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-12-04