scholarly journals International University Students in Canada: Obtaining the Information Needed for Policy Making

1988 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 13-29
Author(s):  
Edward A. Holdaway ◽  
Wendy M. Bryan ◽  
Wilfred H. Allan
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Policy Making ◽  
Policy Area ◽  
Host Countries ◽  
University Of Alberta ◽  
Account Information ◽  
International University ◽  
Substantial Decline

International university students represent sources of goodwill and benefits for their host countries. Unfortunately, Canada, although still one of the major receiving countries, has seen a substantial decline in international enrolment during the 1980s. Reasons proposed for this decline include differential fees, insufficient financial support, quotas, and employment restrictions. The problems most frequently encountered by international students in Canada involve immigration procedures, accommodation, language, loneliness, and funding. The formulation of policies concerning these problems and other matters relevant to international university students occurs at the federal, provincial, and institutional levels. Even though the main forces driving such policies are cultural, financial, and political, the policies should take into account information about the needs, desires, and experiences of international students. A comprehensive 1986-87 University of Alberta survey of international students served as a case study to demonstrate how research can better inform policy making in this area. Respondents suggested that they would be helped by being allowed to work in Canada while studying and after graduation, which is a federal policy area, and by having more scholarships available to them and differential fees removed, both of which are provincial and institutional policy areas.

Picture This: A Photovoice Study Of International Students’ Food Experience in Canada

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Amos ◽  
Daphne Lordly
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
International Student ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Traditional Foods ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Food Experience ◽  
International University

Purpose: International student enrolment in Canadian universities is increasing. As international university students acculturate, they experience a culture shock in which food plays a major role. International university students’ Canadian food experiences therefore were explored. Methods: A Photovoice methodology was used with 15 international undergraduate and graduate university students, who were recruited to take pictures of their food experiences. They also participated in two focus group discussions that included an analysis of their photos. Results: Seven themes related to the significance of food in acculturation were revealed: the paradox of Canadian convenience, the equation of traditional foods with health, traditional food quality and accessibility, support networks, food consumption for comfort, ethnic restaurants, and the exploration of non-traditional foods. Maintaining cultural identity with traditional foods was an overarching theme related to acculturation. Conclusions: International students acculturating to Canada have emotional and physical needs, which can be met through food. Opportunities exist to improve their acculturation experiences. Canadian universities can incorporate food acculturation strategies into campus events and menus. Nutrition professionals on campus can facilitate a positive food environment and nurture culture identity formation.

scholarly journals Psychological Distress in International University Students: An Australian Study

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nigar Gohar Khawaja ◽  
Jenny Dempsey
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Intervention Programs ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Australian Study ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
International University

AbstractAustralia is a much sought-after destination of study for many thousands of international university students. However, tertiary study brings with it many challenges that may potentially precipitate psychological distress in international students. Psychological distress may be experienced in various ways. The aim of this study was to investigate the manner in which psychological distress is manifested in international students and the factors that contribute to their psychological distress. The participants consisted of 86 international students enrolled at a Queensland university who completed a battery of 9 self-report questionnaires. Results showed that obsessive–compulsiveness reflected by worry, ruminations and perfectionist tendencies was the most common symptom of psychological distress in international students. Dysfunctional coping was the only factor contributing to psychological distress. These findings have important implications for the international students with reference to the assessment of their mental health issues and the designing of suitable intervention programs.

Exploring the adjustment of international university students in relation to dietary practices

2015 ◽  
Vol 117 (12) ◽  
pp. 2947-2974 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Pilar Martínez-Ruiz ◽  
Christian Tirelli ◽  
Alicia Izquierdo-Yusta ◽  
Ricardo Gómez-Ladrón-De-Guevara
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Adjustment Process ◽  
Dietary Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Host Culture ◽  
Second Stage ◽  
External Influences ◽  
International University

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to analyze the influences of different variables on the dietary adjustment process of international university students. More specifically, the authors investigate how ethnocentrism, perceived risk, and external influences affect their adjustment processes by considering three different temporal stages and exploring adjustment in relation to dietary practices. Design/methodology/approach – After performing an in-depth review of the relevant literature, a structural equation analysis is conducted. This analysis relies on data from a sample of 139 international students enrolled in a Spanish university. Findings – The results reveal that ethnocentrism is significant only in the second stage of the adjustment process. The level of perceived risk decreases during the adjustment process but also depends on the features international students have in common with the host culture; in contrast, external influences are important in all stages. Research limitations/implications – International students should not be treated the same way during different stages of their adjustment. For example, during the first stage, the focus should be on minimizing their perceived risk and guaranteeing a safe environment in which they feel comfortable with buying. The role of the media and the training of salespeople should be highlighted in the second stage of adjustment. Practical implications – The dietary adjustment for this group of short-term migrants is different than other groups, which tend to return to their country of origin. In contrast, international university students try to assimilate the host culture and be part of it. Social implications – In the context of consumption, because international university students are influenced by all constructs detailed in this study, it is necessary to formulate a specific approach for each stage. Originality/value – This research evidences how there is a great opportunity for diverse operators (e.g. universities, food retail chains) to influence the consumption habits of international university students, because they are more receptive than other migrant groups.

scholarly journals Promotional Tools Employed by Medical Insurance Companies to Attract International University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 191
Author(s):  
Faith Rudairo Chibvura ◽  
Darry Penceliah
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
The South ◽  
Insurance Cover ◽  
International University

The South African Immigration Act 19 of 2004 requires that all international students have proof of medical insurance cover for the academic year of study. The medical insurance cover must be from a registered provider with the South African Council for Medical Schemes. Some medical insurance companies provide gifts to students to gain a larger market share within the educational institutions. Health insurance products are very crucial in the lives of university students and therefore the students must be familiar with medical product benefits and exclusions. It seems that many students lack relevant knowledge of health insurance products. Students seem to have a perception that medical insurance products cover all healthcare expenses. Dissatisfied customers may tarnish the image of the respective medical insurance company and result in customers seeking alternate products. The purpose of this paper is to determine the influence of promotional tools in creating awareness amongst international university students’ selection of medical insurance products. The study was descriptive and quantitative in nature. Four hundred international students studying at two state universities in Durban, South Africa completed a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that the respondents are very sensitive to price and the majority of them are influenced by advertising and word of mouth. The results of the study indicated that medical insurance companies should consider the quality of service and price as being very important factors when designing a promotional mix. Awareness creation is the backbone of sales growth and market share.

scholarly journals Academic Listening Skills of the International University Students in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Mevlüt Elli̇alti ◽  
Zekerya Batur
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Academic Language ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Listening Levels ◽  
International University

The number of international university students in Turkey is growing, thus more research is needed on teaching Turkish as an academic language and on academic literacy. This study aims to investigate (i) the international students’ views of the difficulties of the academic language skills, (ii) the efficacy level of the skills for their academic success, (iii) the academic listening and academic literacy status of the students, and (iv) the relationship between academic listening levels with some variables. In order to analyse the self-efficacy perceptions of the students, the data were collected by using the Turkish adaptation (Cronbach’s alpha value =0.943) of the Academic Listening Self-rating Questionnaire (ALSAQ), developed by Aryadoust and Goh (2017) and adopted by Ellialtı and Batur (2021). The questionnaire consists of 39 items that embody six factors. These factors are lecture structure, cognitive processing skills, linguistic components and prosody, relating input to other materials, memory and concentration, and note-taking. In the study, the participants were 221 international students studying at various academic programs in 33 state universities in Turkey. The data were analysed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The results of the study showed that (i) listening is an easy skill for students to develop, (ii) listening is important for the students’ academic success, (iii) out of 39 items, 13 aspects were not at a good level in academic listening, and (iv) academic listening levels of the international students were not significantly different in terms of their gender, study area, and the number of the known languages.

scholarly journals An Analytical Evaluation of ESP Textbook for Engineering Students in Sudanese Universities A Case Study of Sudan International University SIU English Language Course, C

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
Osama Wdidi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Analytical Method ◽  
English Language ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Arabic Version ◽  
Analytical Evaluation ◽  
International University ◽  
The University

The current study is conducted to evaluate the English language textbook used for university students who specialized in engineering; the case study of this research is the textbook which is indorsed to teach English to the university students of engineering college at Sudan International University. The main objective of this evaluation is to analyze the textbook to recognize whether it suits the engineering students. The adopted method for this study was descriptive analytical method. The researcher used the questionnaire, (an Arabic version) for a sample of (90) engineering college students. The findings of the study have shown that an overwhelming majority of the students agreed that the layout of the textbook is perfect and its design is suitable. Besides, they acknowledged that textbook is quite satisfactory in terms of its activities. Based on the above findings, the researcher comes to the conclusion that the textbook which is taught in this university, with all these positive views is definitely a favorable and useful textbook for the engineering students and at Sudan International University.

scholarly journals International students’ university preferences: how different are Malaysian and Chinese students?

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 197-210 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norazlyn Kamal Basha ◽  
Jillian C. Sweeney ◽  
Geoffrey N. Soutar
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Chinese Students ◽  
Major Influence ◽  
Delivery Mode ◽  
Content Type ◽  
University Level ◽  
International University ◽  
Malaysian Students ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine factors that influenced international university preference, looking at country of origin (COO), that is the COO of the course and program modes (PMs). This study specifically focusses on differences in perceptions across students from Malaysia and China. Design/methodology/approach – Conjoint analysis was used to examine the relative importances and part-worth scores of these attributes on international university preferences. Findings – PM and country of design (COD) had a major influence on Malaysian and Chinese students’ preferences for international universities. Online distance learning was the least preferred option, while offshore campuses were more acceptable to Malaysian students compared to Chinese students. Malaysian students preferred to study in the UK, while Chinese students favored Australia. Malaysian students were also found to be more cost sensitive compared to Chinese students, while the latter were more motivated by job prospects offered by an institution. Research limitations/implications – Limitations include the specific sample, pre-university students only from developed countries (Malaysia and China), which limits the generalizability to students from other countries. Practical implications – This study offers insights in the effect of COD and PM on students’ preferences for international universities, as well as other previously studied university-level attributes in a higher education setting. With a better understanding of factors affecting these preferences, higher educational institutions are better placed to implement a suitable marketing strategy to attract more international students. Originality/value – This study examines the impact COD, Delivery Mode (DM) and other university level attributes have on Malaysian and Chinese pre-university students ' preferences for international universities. COD and DM were found to be extremely important factors that dominated the students ' preferences. The study highlights the need to focus on different university attributes in different markets and to consider COD and DM issues in order to gain a larger market share of international students.

scholarly journals Promotional Tools Employed by Medical Insurance Companies to Attract International University Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (6(J)) ◽  
pp. 191-200
Author(s):  
Faith Rudairo Chibvura ◽  
Darry Penceliah
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
South African ◽  
Market Share ◽  
Medical Insurance ◽  
Insurance Companies ◽  
The South ◽  
Insurance Cover ◽  
International University

The South African Immigration Act 19 of 2004 requires that all international students have proof of medical insurance cover for the academic year of study. The medical insurance cover must be from a registered provider with the South African Council for Medical Schemes. Some medical insurance companies provide gifts to students to gain a larger market share within the educational institutions. Health insurance products are very crucial in the lives of university students and therefore the students must be familiar with medical product benefits and exclusions. It seems that many students lack relevant knowledge of health insurance products. Students seem to have a perception that medical insurance products cover all healthcare expenses. Dissatisfied customers may tarnish the image of the respective medical insurance company and result in customers seeking alternate products. The purpose of this paper is to determine the influence of promotional tools in creating awareness amongst international university students’ selection of medical insurance products. The study was descriptive and quantitative in nature. Four hundred international students studying at two state universities in Durban, South Africa completed a structured questionnaire. The results indicate that the respondents are very sensitive to price and the majority of them are influenced by advertising and word of mouth. The results of the study indicated that medical insurance companies should consider the quality of service and price as being very important factors when designing a promotional mix. Awareness creation is the backbone of sales growth and market share.

scholarly journals How a multilingual project can foster and enhance international mobility

2020 ◽  
pp. 127-139
Author(s):  
Lisa Griggio ◽  
Sara Pittarello
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Learning Activities ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Internationalisation At Home ◽  
One To One ◽  
One And Many ◽  
At Home

This case study refers to the eTandem pre-mobility project coordinated by the Padova University Language Centre running twice a year since 2015 for approximately eight weeks. The project matches up local university students with incoming international students, thus boosting integration between the two groups and increasing internationalisation at home. One-to-one and many-to-many interactions are organised, the latter with the support of trained facilitators, who launch asynchronous (in an online multilingual community) and synchronous, intercultural, theme-based learning activities to be discussed every week. Students’ linguistic, intercultural, and digital competences, as well as autonomy, are enhanced throughout the project, making them better prepared for their mobility.

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