Hospitality And Tourism U.S.A. Summer Work And Travel Program Experiences: Lcup Students’ Perspective
Keywords:
Hospitality, Tourism, Summer Work and Travel ProgramAbstract
This study aimed to investigate the degree of satisfaction with the USA Work and Travel Program from the point of view of participants who attended the program from 2012-2016.The researchers utilized the descriptive qualitative design and quantitative design to examine the satisfaction with the USA Work and Travel Program. The population of this research were Hospitality and Tourism students who participated in USA Work and Travel Program SY 2012-2016.The sample size of 30 participants was determined and considered sufficient to represent the total sampling population wherein 56% of the total participants were still studying and at the final stage of their college year at the university and 44% were already working in their respective industry. The study revealed that before the program, participants expected to experience different things in life, to learn more of American culture, to build friendship with American co-workers and other foreigners. However, their experience during the stay in the USA did not match the general expectations. Results also showed that during their stay some students did not enjoy USA Travel due to time constraints. It was also revealed that there is no significant difference before and after the program which means that student expectations about the program were met.
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