A Study on Work Experience of International Students at the Korean Regional University: Focus on Vietnamese and Mongolian Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dohye Kim
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Regional University

Acknowledging Student Diversity: Modifying the MBA Experience for International Students

1999 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Dunwoodie ◽  
Murray Ainsworth
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Cultural Awareness ◽  
Student Diversity ◽  
Business Practices ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Cultural Fit ◽  
Job Seeking ◽  
Self Confidence

Most international students entering RMIT's MBA program have relatively limited work experience and lack self-presentation skills. Some shortcomings in self-confidence in a western culture, job-seeking skills, networking experience and personal presentation skills are also evident. In these qualities the international students are notably different from the older Australian part-time students with whom they study. This visible diversity provided the catalyst for developing several “internationalising components” to better meet the needs of international students to enable international students to present themselves as informed, capable, culturally aware and desirable graduates. This paper describes how program changes were made with the objectives of building team interaction and problem solving skills, as well as cross-cultural awareness, building self-awareness of “me as a manager in the global marketplace” and exploring cultural diversity in business practices. In addition, the “competencies” stream was modified, with emphasis being placed on students' ability to assess the appropriateness and cultural fit of western models and theories in their own countries.

scholarly journals The Impact of Changes to the CEC Program on International Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
None GOVision
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Canadian Experience ◽  
Permanent Residency ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Acknowledgements This study, produced on behalf of Global Orient Vision, would not have been possible without the support and guidance of Harald Bauder, Howard Lin, and Hannah Kovacs from Ryerson University, Robert Vineberg, and all those who have offered us a helping hand. Introduction Canada has long been known for its openness and diversity. Throughout history, immigration has been a key part of Canada’s growth and development. Globalization has enabled Canada to attract the best and brightest in an effort to diversify and improve the workforce and society as a whole. This trend precipitated the introduction of the “Canadian Experience Class” (CEC) in 2008. The CEC allows applicants with sufficient language skills, a Canadian post-secondary degree, and one year of Canadian work experience to access a relatively straightforward route to permanent residency (Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2008).

scholarly journals The Impact of Changes to the CEC Program on International Students

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
None GOVision
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Post Secondary ◽  
Canadian Experience ◽  
Permanent Residency ◽  
One Year ◽  
The Impact

Acknowledgements This study, produced on behalf of Global Orient Vision, would not have been possible without the support and guidance of Harald Bauder, Howard Lin, and Hannah Kovacs from Ryerson University, Robert Vineberg, and all those who have offered us a helping hand. Introduction Canada has long been known for its openness and diversity. Throughout history, immigration has been a key part of Canada’s growth and development. Globalization has enabled Canada to attract the best and brightest in an effort to diversify and improve the workforce and society as a whole. This trend precipitated the introduction of the “Canadian Experience Class” (CEC) in 2008. The CEC allows applicants with sufficient language skills, a Canadian post-secondary degree, and one year of Canadian work experience to access a relatively straightforward route to permanent residency (Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2008).

scholarly journals EDUCATIONAL TOURISM AS A TOOL TO INCREASE THE COMPETITIVENESS OF EDUCATION IN EGYPT: A CRITICAL STUDY

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-65
Author(s):  
Farouk Abdelnabi Hassanein Attaalla
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Critical Study ◽  
Specific Information ◽  
Medical Sector ◽  
Educational Tourism ◽  
New Vision ◽  
Tourism Services

Purpose of study: Educational tourism is one of the best ways to help students and adults to gain a good perspective around the world. In Egypt, there are some challenges facing international students to study in Egypt as well as the absence of academic or formal studies to assess the role of educational tourism in Egypt so far. This research aims to evaluate educational tourism in Egypt. Methodology: through a critical study of the researcher based on work experience and responsibility for international students, as well as in light of international experiences of educational tourism. Main findings:  Among the important results highlighted by the study are that the Ministry of Higher Education in Egypt has a new vision for educational tourism through which it seeks to attract more international students to study in Egypt and the medical sector has acquired a large proportion of international students. Limitations: There is no current specific information gained by higher education experts or responsibility, so the researcher depends on his own review of available limited published information and his own work responsibility. Originality of study and implications: The study provides some recommendations, including increasing the proportion of joint academic programs with international universities, and granting incentives and benefits to tourism companies that provide educational tourism services and facilities.

Study-work-life balance: Challenges for international students

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-233
Author(s):  
Martin Lukas Mahler
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Work Life ◽  
Work Life Balance ◽  
Support Network ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Life Balance ◽  
Part Time

The purpose of this article is to explore to what extent international students may be affected by a lack of study/work-life balance or study-work-life balance amongst those who study (full-time) and work part-time. International students tend to face more pressures due to usually lacking a support network, at least for some time once arriving in the host country. Such pressures may be financial or social and may be due to a lack of awareness of host country norms and regulations or due to language barriers. An online survey informed by work-life balance theory was completed by 42 international students. The findings from the analysis of responses were that while most respondents were satisfied with their study-work-life balance, some although managing overall, faced pressures. A key finding was that the students managed due to the student visa condition restricting employment to a maximum of twenty hours per week. This seems to have helped respondents to focus more time on their studies, however, may add to financial pressures or put international students at a disadvantage over their domestic peers in terms of gaining work experience. Further, findings have uncovered that although working while studying provides additional pressures, it creates benefits through the ability to build a support network.

scholarly journals Challenges to providing work integrated learning to international business students at Australian universities

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catriona Gribble ◽  
Jill Blackmore ◽  
Mark Rahimi
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
International Education ◽  
International Business ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Integrated Learning ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Integrated Learning ◽  
Australian Universities

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to report on a three-year Australian study of international business and accounting students and the transition to employment. For international students seeking to differentiate themselves in a highly competitive global labour market, foreign work experience is now an integral part of the overseas study “package”. Work-integrated learning (WIL) is seen to provide critical “employability” knowledge and skills, however, international students have low participation rates. The high value placed on WIL among international students poses challenges for Australia as well as opportunities. Understanding the issues surrounding international students and WIL is closely linked to Australia’s continued success in the international education sector which has broad, long-term, social and economic implications. Design/methodology/approach – This paper draws on 59 interviews with a range of stakeholders including international students, universities, government, employers and professional bodies. Central to the paper is an in-depth case study of WIL in the business and accounting discipline at one Australian university. Findings – Providing international students with access to discipline-related work experience has emerged as a critical issue for Australian universities. The study finds that enhancing the employability skills of internationals students via integrated career education, a focus on English language proficiency and “soft skills” development are central to success in WIL. Meeting the growing demand for WIL among international students requires a multipronged approach which hinges on cooperation between international students, universities, employers and government. Originality/value – This project aims to fill a critical knowledge gap by advancing theories in relation to international students and WIL. While there is a significant body of research in the fields of international education and WIL, there is an absence of research exploring the intersection between the two fields. The study will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in both fields by exploring the emerging issue of WIL and international students.

Quality of higher education

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 263-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inga Lapina ◽  
Renāte Roga ◽  
Peeter Müürsepp
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Academic Staff ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quality Of Higher Education

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) are becoming more aware of the effects of globalization and of the fact that the need for international work experience, as well as partially or fully acquired education abroad, is increasing. The aim of the research is to analyze factors influencing international students’ decision regarding the country and HEIs and to evaluate students’ learning experience and satisfaction with their choice to develop suggestions for the improvement of different dimensions related to the quality and export of higher education. Design/methodology/approach Several research methods, such as literature review, logical and comparative analysis, as well as the empirical method to obtain information by conducting a survey, and the induction method to interpret and generalize the survey results are applied in this research. To discover learning experiences and determinants of students’ choice of the host country and HEI, research was carried out, under which two questionnaires were developed. The survey involved foreign students from seven HEIs in Latvia and one Estonian university. Findings The environment in which HEIs operate is becoming more open to the increasing international influence and competition and leads to increasing opportunities for international studies and choice available to students. The quality of the academic staff and study programmes are the most important factors in creating value for the student. As a result of the research, suggestions for higher education quality improvement and export development have been structured within economics, culture and quality dimensions into three levels – individual, institutional and state. Research limitations/implications The study does not analyze the foreign students’ countries of origin in terms of political, economic situations or other factors. Upon researching the proportion of foreign students in Latvian HEIs, it was found that most students acquire education in Riga; therefore, regional HEIs have not been included in the survey. Originality/value The results obtained can be used to improve the quality of higher education and encourage the export of higher education by introducing the necessary changes in the areas identified during the research at the state as well as HEI level. The authors also provide an insight into the areas where implementation of changes is necessary to improve the international students’ level of satisfaction and their learning experience.

scholarly journals Chinese students’ study in the UK and employability: The views of Chinese employers, students and alumni, and UK teachers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
xin zhao ◽  
Andrew Cox
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Career Advice ◽  
To Come ◽  
The Uk

While not the only motive for Chinese students to come to study in the UK, employability must be one key factor. Yet there is relatively little research on perceptions among students, employers and teachers of how studying in the UK impacts employment prospects. This paper seeks to compare the views of these stakeholders on what are the essential skills needed for employability and whether these match those gained through study abroad. The data used was from an online questionnaire. The data showed that while there seemed to be some agreement about what skills were valued for employability and about what was learned in studying in the UK yet there was quite a strong mismatch between the two. Free text responses to the survey confirmed from previous research that reverse culture shock and work experience issues were important barriers to employability. They also revealed some types of challenge not identified or given emphasis before such as a reverse language shock and a misalignment between the timing of recruitment rounds and study in the UK. The data also confirmed the relative weakness of career advice for international students.

Factors Influencing Chinese Student Preference Bias Towards Russian Regional Universities

2020 ◽  
pp. 89-94
Author(s):  
Zhidong Huang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Chinese Student ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Russian Higher Education ◽  
Regional University ◽  
Student Preference ◽  
Regional Universities

Chinese-Russian higher education cooperation has increased rapidly, the governments of China and Russia have got the consensus that the total quantity of international students will be increased to one hundred thousand by 2020. The purpose of this article is to present the results of a study of the views of Chinese students studying at Southern Federal University who evaluate the factors at regional university study. Based on the obtained data, the significance of the selected research factors was evaluated in determining their ability to study at foreign regional universities.

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