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Who Studies Abroad? Evidence from France and Italy
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Di Pietro, Giorgio; Page, Lionel – European Journal of Education, 2008
This article uses data from representative samples of university students in France and Italy in an attempt to investigate the determinants of participation in foreign exchange programmes. Empirical results indicate that selection into these programmes is mainly driven by student's academic and foreign language skills. On the other hand, parents'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Language Proficiency, International Educational Exchange, Study Abroad