A pilot international exchange programme for paramedic students
International ‘study abroad’ or student exchange programmes are a feature of many universities, and are typically available to students across diverse fields of study. A growing awareness of the benefits of internationalisation in higher education has led to a focus on universities’ roles in supporting and enabling globally aware citizens (Maringe and Foskett, 2010). These programmes have been developed to facilitate intercultural awareness and the development of global perspectives of issues related to the student's field of study, and to prepare students for practice in a culturally diverse community. There are also benefits in the form of enhanced research opportunities and global marketing of the institution (Altbach and Knight, 2007).
Opportunities to study in another country is a popular option for Australian students, with a survey showing that 12.3% of Australian undergraduate university students had undertaken international study during their enrolment (Australian Education International, 2013).
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