Although this represents only 11 per cent of the cohort,
participation in learning abroad programs has increased fourfold over
the last 10 years. As the culture of learning abroad develops on
Australian campuses, it will be necessary to shift the focus from
participation to access (i.e. who participates and how can we expand
access to under-represented groups) and outcomes assessment.
This paper provides a review what is known about the benefits of
learning abroad, including those afforded to individuals, institutions
and broader society.