Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University, Beirut; Mohamad K. Naja, The Lebanese University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

regarding major enrollment.Helpful FactorsThe survey asked participants to rate on a 5-point Likert any help they acquired from theinternship, the graduation project, professional societies, career centers, and professionalcertificates (1= Not helpful at all, 5= Very helpful). The internship appears to be very helpful (μ=4.2). Previous studies have shown the internship as one of the most important factors that helpsstudents work independently and take decisions17. Internships are viewed as a positivedevelopmental experience for college students with several favourable outcomes such asimproving career decision-making and self-efficacy and allowing the student to acquire jobrelevant skills18. The graduation project also seems to be a supportive