scholarly journals Work a Way Out: Breaking Monoethnic Isolation through On-Campus Employment

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mengwei Su
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
International Student ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Student Employees ◽  
The University

Since the global economic recession in 2008, Chinese undergraduate students have quickly risen to be the largest international student population in American colleges and universities, forming a monoethnic group that often isolates itself from domestic students on campuses. This study explores how twelve Chinese undergraduate students utilized on-campus employment as a means of engaging host nationals to improve language skills and engage in cross-cultural interactions. Thematic analysis affirms the efficacy of the university workplace as an educational space outside of the classroom. Based on these findings, various policy recommendations are proposed to improve the management of international student employees.

scholarly journals The Ambiguities of International Student Status: American Undergraduate Students in Canada

2012 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Kristi Heather Kenyon ◽  
Hélène Frohard-Dourlent ◽  
Wendy D. Roth
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
University Of British Columbia ◽  
American Students ◽  
Low Expectations ◽  
Institutional Differences ◽  
The University

As Canadian universities seek to attract more international students, there is a need to recognize and respond to the diversity within this group and to question the binary categories of domestic students and international students. Relying primarily on 116 qualitative interviews with international undergraduates at the University of British Columbia, we utilize American students as a case study from which to explore the complex and blurred boundaries between these two categories. Americans resemble domestic students in some respects and international students in others, yet they are often less prepared to meet adaptational challenges because they have low expectations of cultural and institutional differences. We compare the experiences of Americans and international students from other countries, as well as other groups of students who fall between the cracks of the domestic and international student classifications. We argue that, by targeting services on the basis of these broad administrative categories, categories that were created for financial purposes, the university reduces the take-up of the very services students need.  

scholarly journals Perceived influence of economic recession and psychological adjustment on students' learning among undergraduate students of University of Calabar

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Jude Uzodinma Ofoegbu ◽  
Melvina A. Amalu ◽  
Henrietta Uchegbu
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Adjustment ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Economic Recession ◽  
Face Validity ◽  
Internal Reliability ◽  
Cross River ◽  
Cross River State ◽  
Reliability Method ◽  
The Government ◽  
The University

The study investigated the perceived influence of economic recession and psychological adjustment on students’ learning among year two undergraduate students of the Faculty Education, University of Calabar, Cross River State. In carrying out the study, 200 respondents were randomly selected from a population of 2000. That is 10% of the total population of900 males and 1100females. Two research questions -were posed while two hypotheses were formulated. A researcher designed instrument titled “Economic Recession and Psychological Adjustment Questionnaire for Undergraduate Students” (ERPAQUS) was used for data collection. The instrument was subjected to face validity by experts in Educational Psychology and measurement and evaluation of the University of Calabar. The reliability estimate of the instrument was established using the Cronbach Alpha reliability method to determined the internal reliability index. The data collected were analyzed using independent t-test and Pearson Product Moment correlation analysis. The study indicated that there is a significant relationship among economic recession, psychological adjustment and undergraduate students of the University of Calabar, Cross River State. It also indicated various ways the students have adopted to tackle the excruciating pains posed by the economic down turn in the country. However, the government, parents and school authority were advised to help in alleviating the sufferings of the students by providing good policy initiative to assist the students in school.

scholarly journals Institutional Satisfaction and Recommendation: What Really Matters to International Students?

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 262-281 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravichandran Ammigan
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
International Student ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
University Administrators ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
Using Data ◽  
University Experience ◽  
The University

This quantitative study investigates the role of satisfaction variables as predictors of institutional recommendation for over 45,000 international students at 96 different institutions globally. Using data from the International Student Barometer (ISB), it demonstrates which aspects of the university experience are most significant on students’ propensity to recommend their institution to prospective applicants. This article also discusses key implications and policy recommendations for how university administrators and international educators could enhance the international student experience and strengthen recruitment and retention strategies on their respective campuses.

Examining Race Hate Crime with Students using a Cross Cultural International Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

2012 ◽  
pp. 985-1004
Author(s):  
Julian Buchanan ◽  
Steve Wilson ◽  
Nirmala Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Hate Crime ◽  
International Student ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The University

This chapter explores the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to bring together students in criminology and social work from three universities across the globe (the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa; the University of Washington in the United States of America; and Glyndwr University in Wales, United Kingdom), to examine the issue of racism and hate crime. The chapter provides a detailed case study of an online learning environment constructed to facilitate a four week international student conference. The chapter draws strongly upon the student experience and voice, extracted from the anonymous completion of online questionnaires at the end of the conference. The student narrative is supplemented by the experiences of the three authors who facilitated and managed the online learning process. The chapter explores the educational opportunities and limitations in respect of: online learning generally; the cross cultural shared experience; and in terms of engaging students in investigating global social issues.

Examining Race Hate Crime with Students using a Cross Cultural International Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)

2010 ◽  
pp. 93-113
Author(s):  
Julian Buchanan ◽  
Steve Wilson ◽  
Nirmala Gopal
Keyword(s):  
Online Learning ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Hate Crime ◽  
International Student ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Virtual Learning ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Virtual Learning Environment ◽  
The University

This chapter explores the use of a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to bring together students in criminology and social work from three universities across the globe (the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa; the University of Washington in the United States of America; and Glyndwr University in Wales, United Kingdom), to examine the issue of racism and hate crime. The chapter provides a detailed case study of an online learning environment constructed to facilitate a four week international student conference. The chapter draws strongly upon the student experience and voice, extracted from the anonymous completion of online questionnaires at the end of the conference. The student narrative is supplemented by the experiences of the three authors who facilitated and managed the online learning process. The chapter explores the educational opportunities and limitations in respect of: online learning generally; the cross cultural shared experience; and in terms of engaging students in investigating global social issues.

scholarly journals Nursing international student mobility in the University of São Paulo

2018 ◽  
Vol 71 (suppl 4) ◽  
pp. 1619-1625
Author(s):  
Inara Mariela da Silva Cavalcante ◽  
Glauteice Freitas Guedes ◽  
Vilanice Alves de Araújo Püschel
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
School Of Nursing ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
The University

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize the experiences of undergraduate students of the School of Nursing of the University of São Paulo (EEUSP) who participated in international mobility programs between January 2011 and July 2017. Method: Exploratory, descriptive study with quantitative approach. Of 68 reports, only 38 (56%) were considered valid and were submitted to descriptive statistical analysis. Data were categorized in general, institutional, academic and cultural aspects and cost of living. Results: The main destination was Portugal and the years with most participation were 2012 and 2013. The mean stay was six months and the students took a mean of three to four courses. The main funder was the university of origin. Conclusion: Academic activities were limited to theoretical and practical courses, with little insertion in research. There is a need to increase investment in learning other languages and to expand partnerships with larger centers of foreign education and research.

scholarly journals A Pedagogy of Student Mobility

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (Spring) ◽  
pp. 67-77
Author(s):  
William Geibel
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Educational Activity ◽  
Magical Thinking ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Academic Effort ◽  
Humanistic Outcomes ◽  
Mobility Programs ◽  
The University

Student mobility is often hailed for its contributions to certain student outcomes such as improved international understanding and awareness (i.e. humanistic outcomes). Yet despite the heavy reliance placed upon student mobility to produce these humanistic outcomes, little academic effort has been devoted to how these outcomes are attained and what the role of the university should be in facilitating such outcomes. Far too often, universities rely on a type of magical thinking that assumes humanistic outcomes simply by bringing international students onto their campuses. As a result, shortcomings in student mobility programs persist including social and physical separation of international and domestic students, a lack of interaction between these two groups and even, at times, negative interactions that undermine the goals of these programs. Therefore, in place of magical thinking, this paper presents a pedagogy of student mobility to guide how universities approach international student programs. By conceptualizing student mobility as an educational activity in which the university must play the role of facilitator, the pedagogy borrows from a range of educational theories and tools to put forth four tenets that can assist universities in overcoming current shortcomings and fulfill the potential of student mobility programs.

scholarly journals How Undergraduate Students experience Distance Learning as Part of Their Information Literacy

2020 ◽  
Vol 202 ◽  
pp. 15018
Author(s):  
Heriyanto ◽  
Yanuar Yoga Prasetyawan ◽  
Ika Krismayani
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Information Resources ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The University ◽  
New Situation

Information comes in different forms, and it influences people’s preference in finding and using information. The covid 19 pandemic which has been experienced by Indonesian undergraduate students may have provide new ways on how they looking and using information related to their study. This qualitative study explores the distance learning experience of undergraduate students in one of the University in Semarang during their study from home. It aims to identify how these students have developed their remote study as well as their strategies on searching and using information. A qualitative method was employed by applying semi-structured interviews for collecting data. The data then analyzed by using Thematic Analysis to uncover the pattern of the distance experience of the students. The preliminary findings show that most of the participants have some issues on using optimizing the learning systems, however they finally able to build their own strategies to cope with this new situation. Electronic resources becomes their main information resources because accessing the physical library building is no longer an option. These preliminary findings benefit not only for the next process of the research but also to inform university library about the way undergraduate students experience information resources so that it can be used for the library for developing their information services to students.

scholarly journals Post-Degree Intentions of Female International Undergraduate Students Studying in Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 145-158
Author(s):  
Alison Kelly ◽  
Dawn Bennett ◽  
Beena Giridharan ◽  
Lorna Rosenwax
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Cultural Capital ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Depth Interviews

Higher education has been positively linked with increased opportunity for women, including enhanced employability, increased migration, enriched cultural capital, and improved language skills. With the number of international students rising, understanding postdegree intentions is increasingly important for institutions, policy makers, and administrators. This qualitative study explored the postdegree intentions of female international undergraduate students at the Malaysian campus of an Australian university. In-depth interviews were conducted with students from a range of degree programs and data was studied using thematic analysis. Findings revealed that postdegree intentions were substantially influenced by other people and policies; a common aspiration was to balance career and family; postdegree intentions were not solely career-focused; and the students anticipated discrimination and inequality but were determined to successfully navigate these.

scholarly journals Examining Undergraduate Students’ and In-Service Graduates’ Perceptions of Their Professionally Oriented Foreign Language Needs

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-84
Author(s):  
Irina Yakusheva ◽  
Olga Marina ◽  
Oksana Demchenkova
Keyword(s):  
Foreign Language ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Skills ◽  
Language Education ◽  
Foreign Language Education ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Language Needs ◽  
The University

Increasing workplace demands on foreign languages skills in professional settings call for a number of considerable changes in the university learning context regarding foreign language teaching. The present study aimed to assess the language needs within and across employed university graduates, first, third, and fourth-year students of non-language majors to further inform such changes. All four language skills, the context of both current foreign language education programs and the use of a foreign language at the workplace were considered. Questionnaires including Likert scale, multiple choice, and open-ended items were distributed among 110 students and 35 currently employed graduates. Descriptive statistics and one-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) followed by Tukey HSD and Holm-Bonferroni tests were used to analyze the data. The results indicated several areas of agreement among the participants: A clear need for all four language skills to be developed as high as C2 level and the consistent need to improve speaking. However, several noticeable discrepancies between the perceptions of the target groups regarding the context of workplace language use, such as how often, where, and with whom they expect to communicate, and need for professionally oriented foreign language were revealed. Overall, students may need to be more informed about the challenges regarding the workplace context for language use.

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