An Examination of Comparative Perspectives on International Internships

Autor/inn/en	Kattiyapornpong, Uraiporn; Almeida, Shamika
Titel	An Examination of Comparative Perspectives on International Internships
Quelle	In: Education & Training, 64 (2022) 1, S.41-55 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Kattiyapornpong, Uraiporn) ORCID (Almeida, Shamika)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0040-0912
DOI	10.1108/ET-02-2021-0072
Schlagwörter	Internship Programs; Foreign Countries; Work Experience Programs; Career Development; Undergraduate Students; Business Administration Education; Cross Cultural Studies; Partnerships in Education; Ethnography; Study Abroad; Cultural Awareness; Networks; Self Concept; Student Attitudes; Sustainability; Global Approach; International Trade; Australia; Thailand; Asia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Berufspraktische Ausbildung; Ausland; Berufsentwicklung; Cultural comparison; Kulturvergleich; Hochschulpartnerschaft; Ethnografie; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Selbstkonzept; Schülerverhalten; Nachhaltigkeit; Globales Denken; Trade; International relations; Handel; Internationale Beziehungen; Australien; Asien
Abstract	Purpose: Work integrated learning (WIL) activities, especially internships, are essential for career preparation and development. This paper applies career adaptability and capital theories to examine how international internships help undergraduate business students in their career exploration, preparation and development. Design/methodology/approach: This study used data from 20 interviews, including 15 undergraduate business students from two universities in Australia and Thailand who undertook internships in Asian countries, three internship administrators across two universities, and two overseas internship partners. Thematic-based analysis using the Nvivo program and duoethnographic reflections of the internship coordinators in Australia was applied for data analysis. Findings: The data analysis indicates that international internship experiences facilitate students to become culturally savvy, build their international professional networks, enhance the level of self-perceived competency and cultivate a globalised career adaptability perspective. Research limitations/implications: This study contributes to theory-building within the WIL literature, international internship experiences, students' career adaptability and capital. Practical implications: Although international internship opportunities are available to students, few students are willing to challenge themselves in a foreign setting. The study's insights provide a better understanding of how university administrators could set up a task force of academics and professional staff to consider a cohesive resourcing structure for the long-term sustainability of the international internship programs. Originality/value: This study highlights how the international internships enhanced students' globalised social, cultural and human capital and their ability to adapt to culturally diverse business contexts. The international internship experience can also increase student's confidence to enter the global labour market and seek opportunities beyond their original country of residence. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01