Assessing experiences of international students in Haiti and Benin

The past two decades have seen an increase in international experiences for engineering students focused on service and research in developing countries. Motivation for these programs reflects the growing recognition that there is a need for creating engineers with greater global awareness 18] who are familiar with the need for integrating solutions to complex problems through interdisciplinary approaches 12]. Of particular interest have been programs in humanitarian engineering that address these needs while at the same time contributing to the attractiveness of engineering, helping to bridge the gender gap that has challenged engineering education, and providing new opportunities to see engineering in a broader global/ethical realm 3], 11], 12], 14], 16], 30].