The Capstone Paper is written by students in the SIT Graduate Institute Master of Arts degree programs. Capstones reassess theoretical knowledge in light of professional experience in the form of a final research paper, incorporating both classroom knowledge and practicum based experience.
The full-text of papers written prior to July 2011 in the Capstone Collection are limited to SIT and other World Learning faculty, staff, students, and alumni. If you are not affiliated with SIT or World Learning and want access to these papers contact your local library and ask about requesting the hard copy on interlibrary loan. Full-text papers written after July 2011 are openly accessible to the public.
Due to copyright restrictions some papers are not available full-text electronically. World Learning affiliated students and staff can check these papers out of the library or, if you are off-campus, request them via interlibrary loan
Submissions from 2015
The Gender Imbalance in U.S. Outbound Study Abroad: A Case Study of Semester at Sea, Jessica L. Ryan
Faculty Knowledge of the Purposes and Processes of Short-Term Faculty Led Study Abroad, Sandra L. Short
Experiential Language Learning: A Short-Term Study Abroad Program to Quetzaltenango, Guatemala for Canton High School, Michelle Traub
Transitions: The First Year Experience of International Undergraduates at Yale College, Danielle Valles
Communicating Across Cultures: An Intercultural Training For the University of Connecticut School of Law Staff and Faculty, Christine Xiong
The Global Village: Improving Intercultural Experiences at Keene State College Through Living/Learning Communities, Laura Zuelch
Submissions from 2014
Living-Learning Communities: Impacts on Exchange Students' Social Integration, Sara Alhakam
Risk Management for Secondary School Study Abroad Programs, Marley Aloe
Work and Study Abroad – Students’ Perceptions of the Effects of International Internships on their Personal and Professional Development, Aleksandra Asparuhova
Global IMPACT: A Service-Learning Course for Semester at Sea, Karen Bajda
For Better or For Worse: Gender and the Congo Basin Forests, Jennifer M. Bangoura
Designing Pre-Departure Orientation as a For-Credit Academic Seminar: Curriculum and Content, Joshua P. Barber
Internationalizing the Study Abroad Classroom: An Intensive English Program at the American Graduate School in Paris, Jordan A. Caley
Leaving a Legacy. Jacksonville University: Freshman Experience Abroad, England, Carolyn Crist
Setting Expectations: An Onsite Orientation for Intern Abroad Programs in London, Ilse B. Damkoehler
Collaboration in Campus-Wide Internationalization Initiatives: A Case Study of the BEYOND Initiative at Ferris State University, Kate Davidson
International Students in the Classroom: A Faculty Learning Community, Carolina De la Rosa
Reframing SEA Semester®: A Model Living and Learning Program in Education Abroad, Katharine W. Enos
Active Development of Tacit Knowledge: ADTK In a World Without Farmers, Roger E. Garrett Jr.
Exploring Service Learning in Study Abroad: An Evaluation of The Umbra Institute’s Urban Spaces Course, Lisa M. George
Long-Lasting Impact of Faculty-Led Study Abroad: An Alumni Perspective, Nancy Georgiev
Global Education in New York City High Schools: What we can learn, Emily Gifford
North Dakota State University Study Abroad Strategic Plan: Enhancing Student Mobility for the 21st Century, Krysta Gorder
Amended Incoming International Student Orientation for the College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine, Monica Hamm
The Freshers' Study Abroad Program: A Fall Matriculation Program for Admitted Students at the University of Tokyo, Daniel Hegedus
Recruitment of ESL Students for the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Allison Heine de Romero
Designing and Delivering Staff Training for New Student Advisors: A Residential ESL Pathway School in Massachusetts, Brodie Henry
Environmental Sustainability, Cultural Awareness, and Personal Growth: A Short-Term Study Abroad Program Design for the University of Colorado, Boulder, Jana K. Howlett
Yes Means はい, Oui, Sí: Cross Culturally Competent Sexual Assault Prevention for International Education Programs, Tara Jorgensen
Wildcats International Neighbors: Bridging International Students with Local Community at Northern Michigan University, Manato Kaisho
The Use of Agents in International Student Recruitment: International Education Professional’s Opinions, Emily M. Kirsch
Uniting Reentry & Professional Integration: Recommendations for Aiesec and A Million Global Minds, Scott Lehmann
The Gender Gap in Study Abroad, Alexander Lindsay
Mi cultura, Su cultura: A Cultural Exchange Program for Central College, Whitney J. Longnecker
Comprehensive Approaches to Health and Safety: A Program Design Context, Dan Loughrey
The Rachel Corrie Leadership Studies Fellowship, Justin Mauger
Long-Term Impacts and Outcomes: SIT Study Abroad, Marianne McGarrity
Cross Cultural Leadership: A Trimester-Long Course Proposal for Kimball Union Academy, Erin Mellow
An Expanded Field Guide on Cross-Cultural Learning for Faculty Leaders of University of Missouri Study Abroad Programs, William Palmieri
CISabroad: Training and Development of Site Directors, Jessica Parks
The Culture Conundrum: Training Faculty and Staff for Effectively Working with International Students, McKenna S. Pencak
Learning from Sensory Experience in Costa Rica, Rebecca Ragland
Enhancing Student Learning Outcomes Through Increased Predeparture Preparation for Study Abroad, Catherine J. Raleigh
UF in Madagascar: Creating a Short-Term Faculty-Led Program for the University of Florida, Jill Ranaivoson
Romani Studies: Exploring Gypsy Culture and Society Program Proposal for Barcelona SAE, Priya Randhawa
"Women Only" - Team Tobati and High School Aged Women's Empowerment, Gillian H. Ritter
Franklin in Quebec, alyssa.riva@mail.sit.edu A. Riva A
Friendship Family Program: Community Integration at the Center for Marine Resource Studies, Molly Roe
A Holistic Approach to Homestay: A Homestay Program Proposal for CATS Academy Boston, Nora Salmon
Pushing Forward: The Climate for LGBTQ Student Advising in Study Abroad of South Carolina, Alexandra Seay
From Citizen Diplomacy to National Security: Reraming the International Visitor Leadership Program, Meghan Simpson
INVESTigating India: A Strategic Recruitment Plan for Indian Students, Alana Stuart
The Floating Classroom: Best Practices Teaching on Semester at Sea, Rachel Vaughn
Corporate Social Responsibility Enrichment Exchange Program, Deborah Waggoner
Learning Intervention in a Language Immersion Program: An Orientation Redesign, Giulia Witcombe
Intercultural Communication in Brazil: An Approach to Engage Multicultural North Dakota State University Students in Study Abroad, Allison Wright
Submissions from 2013
Global Ambassadors Returnee Program: Can We Change Campus Culture?, Lynn Butler
Aloha Kakou: A Socially-Responsible Student Travel Program Based in Hawaii, Jacob G. Dunlap
Community Internationalization: Developing the Host Family Program at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Alicia Haley
Gaging the Education Abroad Perception: A Survey of Personnel at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, Jennifer R. Krahn
A New Model: Improving Adult Experiences in The Holy Land With Effective Pre-Departure Information, Resources and Procedures, Sarah A. Loan
Developing a Pre-Departure and Re-Entry Orientation for Study Abroad Students at The Univerisidad Católica De La Santísima Concepción, Jennifer Ramos
Study Abroad and Identity: The African American Experience, Alicia Ranney
Access Abroad: A Design in Equitable Access to Education Abroad, Matthew Zielsdorf
Submissions from 2012
An Introduction to Life at a U.S. University: A Pre-departure orientation for Thai students going to the U.S. to Study, Alexandra B. Ashley
Journey to the "New" West: A Course Proposal for Cultural Integration in Chinese ESL Education, Erica Balazs
Exploring Locally to Grow Globally: A Community Excursion-based Elective for Intensive English Programs, Andrea L. Bernasconi
Social Entrepreneurship in Egypt: Turning Revolutionary Ambition into Tangible Results, Chris C. Blackwood
The Journey Home from Ecuador: A Reentry Guide for Tandana Foundation Volunteers, Heidi Bohn
Weaving Culture into Context: Redesigning the Internship Program for Barcelona Study Abroad Experience, Sara Bradshaw
Spain & Morocco: Issues in Hospitality & Tourism, Shanathan Crayton
Community Perspectives- How Study Abroad with Service Learning Impacts the Locals, Sarah J. Delcambre
Moroccan Encounter: A Cross-Cultural, Peacebuilding, and Interfaith Program for U.S. and Moroccan Youth, Kristin A. Eberman
Stable, Practical, and High-paying: How Second Generation Indian/Pakistani Adults are Affected by Parental Pressure in Their Career Choices, Sabrina Eveland
A Diversity Initiative in Global Education for First-Generation Students, Jessica Greenbaum
Project GAYA: A Study Abroad Program Design for Fundación Operación GAYA Internacional, Lauren E. Johanson
“Around the World Project” at the Maryland Institute College of Art: Making International Education Week a Year-long Program, Rebecca L. La Creta
Internationalization of K-12 Schools Through the Eyes of Public School Principals, Megan M. Landwehr
Consulting Cultural Informants: A Look at the Extent to which Students Use Informants and Other Strategies to Learn from Their International Experiences, William Scott Leroy
Freedom in Creation: Global Village Education Program, Daniel C. Maxwell
VISIONS Service Adventures: China; A Comprehensive Program Design, Whitney Morgan
Exploring Sydney: An Onsite Orientation Program for Students Studying in Australia, Meaghan Murphy
Learning Spanish Through Community Interaction, Leigh E. Newman-Bell
Challenges in the land of hope: Phoenix area refugees and the recession, Valerie E. Nightingale
ExplOre, Educate, Expand: The ExplOratorium’s Education Abroad Youth Program, Nina Rubin
Enhancing Road Scholar Cuba Programs through Group Leader Training, Desiree N. Shrode
Assessing the Unassessed: Incorporating Evaluation into the North Carolina State University Curriculum Integration Program, Jamie B. Snow
Road Scholar Service-Learning Corps: Reflection and Reciprocity in Rajasthan, India, Lezlie R. Weber
Submissions from 2011
Jordanian Teachers of Arabic as a Second Language: Effective techniques and problems encountered across cultures, Jumana Al-Mahamid
Arabic Diglossia And Arabic As A Foregn Language: The Perception Of Students In World Learning Oman Center, Hilal Al-Mamari
Short-Term Medical Exchange: A Proposal For Via In Stanford, California, Amy Loise Casey Azuma
Summer Bridge Program at the University of San Francisco for Conditionally Admitted Chinese Students, Adrienne M. Bergenfeld
Intercultural Competency Training For Semester At Sea, Leah Charbonneau
Three Sisters Exchange: Building Alliances and Promoting Justice from The United States to Ecuador, Ariel Climer
English As A Foreign Language Professional Development Practicum: Placing Skilled Teachers Where They Can Grow A Program Proposal For The Schools Of Cañadilla, S.A. Santiago, Chile, Ellen Marie Dizzia