Study Abroad and its Impacts on Quality of Life of International Students

This study aimed to identify study abroad and its impacts on the quality of life of international students. Also, this study relied on the historical analysis method, which was defined as a type of research that was used to interpret the past. The study population and sample consisted of previous studies, research and journal articles that were related to the study being discussed, in the light of which the results were produced to reveal that active engagement in college activities, such as: coursework outside the major, contact with faculty outside class, ethnic or cultural clubs or organizations, and visiting speakers, who were likely to promote interaction across cultures among domestic and international students. Moreover, the major benefits perceived by students studying overseas were to: learn about other cultures, improve self-confidence, gain overseas work experience, and enjoy living independently. Lastly, the study recommended that those results alerted us for the need for therapeutic interventions aimed at improving the health conditions of international students. Besides, underscoring the need to direct further initiatives toward identifying and overcoming barriers to increased development of global mindedness and QOL among students enrolled in international programs at universities