Addressing Pre-program Anxiety for Japanese Students Studying Abroad

This study evaluates the impact of an intensive pre-departure orientation program on the success of a short term Study Abroad program, English+ Medicine, at a national university in Japan. The study primarily identifies areas of anxiety for study abroad participants and examines the extent to which the students use language learning strategies (LLS) to help overcome their anxieties both before and during the program. In addition, the study identifies key factors that help determine success of Study Abroad programs for both students and organizers