Study Abroad

We're recruiting participants for a study of how students on a study abroad program use social media and technology such as Skype, Facebook, QQ, etc. If you are a student on a study abroad program, preparing for such a program, or have completed one within the last five years, please contact me: tlsandel@ou.edu

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