scholarly journals Moving Through and Moving Away

Intersections ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Hordósy ◽  
Eleonóra Szanyi-F.
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Student Background ◽  
Youth Survey ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Push And Pull

The existence of persistent and entrenched inequalities within the Hungarian education system is revealed in international comparison, thereby highlighting the strong link between students’ socio-economic background and educational outcomes. University entry and progression are patterned on student background, with a lack of systematic and robust support for disadvantaged students. Drawing on two rounds of the Active Youth survey of full-time university students (in 2015 and in 2019), this paper explores the diverse educational and career strategies of young people. After giving an overview of tertiary participation in relation to socio-economic background, it explores the financial experiences of university students, pointing to the related difficulties and mitigation strategies. The paper also looks at future migration plans, including their aim, planned duration, and key push and pull factors. The results point to social closure, along with large differences in student experiences throughout university, with international student mobility remaining the privilege of more advantaged students. The lack of equitable student pathways into, through, and beyond Hungarian higher education correspond to several policy areas. One conclusion is that the financial support system needs to be made more effective through better targeting and the provision of sufficient funding for students in need.

scholarly journals The Main Problem Areas of International University Students: A Qualitative Analysis on Azerbaijan Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 705-716
Author(s):  
Rüya Ehtiyar ◽  
Özlem Güzel ◽  
Hijran Rzazade
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Exchange Programs ◽  
Language Problems ◽  
Education Market ◽  
International University ◽  
Phenomenological Research Design ◽  
Student Exchange Programs ◽  
Depth Interviews

The international student mobility, aiming to create and sustain international integration has been an essential part of the education market in the 21st century. However, while such international student exchange programs contribute to the students and the cities hosting them, they bring along some problems. The aim of this study is to identify the main problem areas that international university students are likely to encounter. By applying the qualitative research method, the phenomenological research design was used in the study since it aims to reveal the problems of students based on their individual experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted with the Azerbaijani students studying at Akdeniz University selected as the research sample, which were then descriptively analyzed. The main problems were identified as “economic problems, inability to understand the local language, problems with accommodation, feeling cheated and intimidated, being inexperienced, lack of knowledge about the formal procedures, cultural diversity, lack of support, and exclusion”. The problems regarding finance and accommodation emerged as the most frequently mentioned problems. The main strategies to overcome these problems are also discussed.

International Student Mobility at California Community Colleges

2016 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Rosalind Latiner Raby ◽  
Deborah Budd ◽  
Andreea Serban ◽  
Dianne Van Hook
Keyword(s):  
Community College ◽  
Student Success ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
California Community College ◽  
Academic Benefits ◽  
International Student Recruitment ◽  
Internationalization Strategy

The authors in this chapter use a case study of three California community college districts to explore how they are strategically developing, advancing, and assessing the continuous cycle of community college international student recruitment, retention, and student success. These districts show how specifically designed practices can link internationalization to college missions, embrace student experiences that provide cultural and academic benefits for all students, and ensure what critical mass is needed to make these benefits happen. The authors also explore how this cycle is essential in designing a community college internationalization strategy to link student mobility to student success.

scholarly journals International mobility of students in Italy and the UK: does it pay off and for whom?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Béatrice d’Hombres ◽  
Sylke V. Schnepf
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Education Students ◽  
International Student Mobility ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Economic Background ◽  
Postgraduate Studies ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
The Uk

AbstractMore and more European higher education students decide to take part in international student mobility (ISM). However, not much is known about the actual benefits of studying abroad. This paper assesses UK and Italian students’ returns from ISM. Three research questions are addressed. First, does international student mobility increase graduates’ employment probability and postgraduate study uptake? Second, do the returns to ISM differ according to the socio-economic background of graduates? Third, do the returns to ISM vary between two countries with contrasting labour market and education systems? Results, based on propensity score matching, indicate that mobility is positively associated with a higher employment probability. Mobility abroad is likewise linked with a higher likelihood of enrolling in postgraduate studies in Italy. The benefits of mobility in terms of employment do not differ significantly across socio-economic groups. However, mobility is particularly effective in boosting the uptake of postgraduate studies among mobile Italian graduates with a low socio-economic background. In Italy, ISM returns are substantially higher than in the UK, which could reflect that the skills accumulated and the signals sent to potential employers through ISM are greater in Italy.

scholarly journals Rethinking mobility of international university students during COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 98-113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seda Yıldırım ◽  
Seda H. Bostancı ◽  
D. Çağrı Yıldırım ◽  
Fatma Erdoğan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Online Education ◽  
University Students ◽  
Education System ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
International Student Mobility ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Key Variables

PurposeThe purpose of the study is to examine the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and international student mobility from an alternative perspective and to reveal descriptive findings.Design/methodology/approachThis study follows qualitative research methodology. In accordance with the purpose of the study, the data were collected by the literature review and then it was analyzed by the descriptive analysis method. The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on international student mobility and the relationships between these variables are explained by tables and classifications.FindingsAccording to the findings obtained, the restrictions in physical student mobility and shutdown are observed as the biggest challenges that occurred in higher education during the COVID-19. On a global scope, international student mobility has experienced a major break. Physical campus life is still on standby. Online higher education does not give any campus life as before. Students cannot benefit form city's or country's facilities when studying online at home country. The collaboration between university and business has been declined and this is even more discouraging for international students. The hybrid education model produced an intermediate solution in this period. On the other hand, the rise of online education has created new techniques for higher education. University students who cannot go abroad attend different countries lectures and education programs. But also a new challenge has come as the access of online platforms in under developing countries university students. Online education system also discussed in terms of creating inequality in higher education.Research limitations/implicationsThis study focused on student mobility and not focused about academic mobility.Practical implicationsIt is seen that the traditional higher education system has been adapted into online distance higher education system since COVID-19 crises began globally. On the other side, it is observed that most of studies have focused the effect of COVID-19 on university students based on the transition to online education. When considering the effect of pandemic process on the mobility of international students and higher education, the authors can suggest policy makers to develop new higher education protocols and teaching models supporting key issues (economic, social, health, education and equalization) in the long-term. Higher education institutes have been able to produce creative and innovative solutions for both education and communication during the pandemic process.Social implicationsUniversity students who cannot go abroad attend different countries lectures and education programs. But also a new challenge has come as the access of online platforms in under developing countries university students. Online education system also discussed in terms of creating inequality in higher education.Originality/valueThis study provides a new perspective for international student mobility in the context of COVID-19 pandemic. This is an emerging issue for the literature. This study is original with its approach to the subject from a global perspective through reviewing the studies of different countries. This study points out key variables for determining the effect of COVID-19 on international student mobility for future studies. When employing quantitative research models, the current key variables can guide them.

scholarly journals DIFFERENCES OF LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG ACEHNESE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN MALAYSIA MALE AND FEMALE

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Pelita Hayati ◽  
CHE CHEW SIM ◽  
Ida Fitria
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
University Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Studying Abroad ◽  
Significant Difference

International student mobility has over the past 10-15 years become an increasingly, more students from  across  the  world  are  able  to  participate  in  higher  education  abroad,  especially  those  from countries with  rapidly growing economies in Asian country  (i.e  Malaysia,  Indonesia, etc).  The  high  educational ranking  of  Malaysia    is  appealing  to  many Acehnese  students  including  to  study  in  Malaysia.  Studying  abroad  can  be  a challenge  having  to  adapt  and  adjust  oneself  to  a  whole  new  environment,  culture,  language, education system, lifestyle, and new friends. This study aims to investigate  the  levels  of  life satisfaction among Acehnese university students in Malaysia male and female. T-test analysis has performed to analyze the mean life satisfaction between male and female students. The result of this study reveals there was no significant difference in life satisfaction across gender. Further discussions are displayed in full view of this study.

scholarly journals Life satisfaction among inbound university students in northern Sweden

2019 ◽  
Vol 197 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Per Anders Nilsson ◽  
Britt-Marie Stålnacke
Keyword(s):  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Northern Sweden ◽  
Difficult Situation ◽  
International Student Mobility ◽  
Studying Abroad

Will life satisfaction among international students change after having an experience of studying abroad? Some previous studies indicate inequalities and issues of social mobility embedded in international student mobility. International student mobility implies physical movement and new experiences gained while studying abroad. The ubiquity of international students and their generally successful adaptation makes it necessary to understand how they manage to turn a seemingly difficult situation into satisfying adaptation. One area of such concern that this study sought to explore was the students’ level of satisfaction with life. This study investigated the self-reported life satisfaction of inbound university students upon arrival to a university in northern Sweden and at follow-up six months later. After the study period abroad, the students’ levels of perceived satisfaction with their somatic health and activities of daily living had significantly increased. Higher levels, while non-significant, were found for the domains life as a whole, study situation and economy. These findings may indicate that studying abroad could have an impact on students’ reported life satisfaction, which highlights the value of a period of studying abroad. However, when exploring life satisfaction outcomes among internationally mobile students, it seems pertinent to study student mobility within a context. This study mostly targets international student mobility in a Western/European context.

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