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Study abroad programs draw more women.(NEWSWATCH)
While the number of American college students participating in study abroad programs continues to grow, their 2-to-l female-to-male participation ratio has remained about the same for a decade, according to Institute of International Education Open Doors.
Study abroad administrators originally thought the gender imbalance had to do with the curriculum. Many programs focused on humanities, social sciences and languages, which tend to have more female students. However, while participation of science and engineering students has increased significantly, the gender breakdown has stayed the same.
Women earned 58% of four-year degrees in 2006-2007, so it would make sense that they ...
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