Challenges of International Students from Predeparture to Post-Study: A Literature Review

Studying in overseas institutions presents international students with exciting opportunities; however, with these opportunities come challenges. Drawing on literature since the year 2000, this article addresses challenges confronting international students within some top sending countries and rece...

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Published inJournal of international students Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 560 - 581
Main Authors Khanal, Jeevan, Gaulee, Uttam
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Journal of International Students 2019
Subjects
Access to Information
Ambiguity (Context)
Barriers
College Admission
College Graduates
Culture Conflict
Developing Nations
Educational Mobility
Financial Problems
Foreign Countries
Foreign Students
Immigration
Limited English Speaking
Public Policy
Racial Discrimination
Social Environment
Student Adjustment
Study Abroad
Travel
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
China
Japan
Africa
United Kingdom
Australia
India
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Summary:Studying in overseas institutions presents international students with exciting opportunities; however, with these opportunities come challenges. Drawing on literature since the year 2000, this article addresses challenges confronting international students within some top sending countries and receiving countries. The challenges are categorized into pre-departure, post-departure, and post-study. The findings revealed pre-departure challenges, such as obtaining accurate information, understanding the admission procedure, and preparing documents for visa acquisition. Post-departure, international students face language barriers, financial issues, and cultural adjustment when they are in the host countries. Uncertain future and paperwork are the major challenges post-study. The findings of this article have useful implications for government personnel, as well as administrators of educational institutions that seek to attract international students.
ISSN:2162-3104