Overview
I specialize in the investigation of learning experiences that result in deep, broad, and long-lasting transformation and intercultural competence development in international educational contexts.
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics and International Education at Duke Kunshan University
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2018 - Present
DKU Faculty
Recent Publications
Manifestations of Transformative Learning
Journal Article Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education · February 13, 2025 It is common for study abroad participants, including in short-term programs, to describe their time abroad as “transformative” and a period of intense personal growth. However, the contents of this transformation are often treated by administrator ... Full text Open Access CiteDistinguishing Oneself: First-Year International Students’ Pre-College Motivations and Expectations in a Sino-Foreign Joint-Venture University in China
Journal Article Chinese Education and Society · January 1, 2023 China has shown increased engagement in International Higher Education (IHE), an interest motivated by a tremendous demand among both Chinese and international students. Conducted at a full-scale Sino-foreign joint-venture university (JVU) in China, this s ... Full text Open Access CiteTalking with ‘Others’ Experiences and perspective transformation in a short-term study abroad program
Journal Article Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad · April 29, 2021 With the growth of short-term study abroad programs comes the need to develop impactful curricula and to provide supportive environments for deep learning abroad that is more than “upgraded” tourism but rather focused on educational outcomes. This qualitat ... Full text Open Access Link to item CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Oklahoma ·
2018
Ph.D.