Sense of Belonging and the Intercultural and Academic Experiences among International Students at a University in Northern Ireland

Autor/inn/en	Cena, Elida; Burns, Stephanie; Wilson, Paul
Titel	Sense of Belonging and the Intercultural and Academic Experiences among International Students at a University in Northern Ireland
Quelle	In: Journal of International Students, 11 (2021) 4, S.812-831 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Cena, Elida) ORCID (Burns, Stephanie) ORCID (Wilson, Paul)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2162-3104
Schlagwörter	Educational Experience; Foreign Students; Student Adjustment; Foreign Countries; Cultural Differences; Student Attitudes; Interpersonal Relationship; English (Second Language); Social Integration; Academic Achievement; Barriers; Second Language Learning; Student Needs; Intervention; United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Bildungserfahrung; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Ausland; Kultureller Unterschied; Schülerverhalten; Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Soziale Integration; Schulleistung; Zweitsprachenerwerb
Abstract	Higher education institutions have a strong interest in attracting international students; however, there is little research on international students' experience while studying in the United Kingdom and how this relates to their adjustment and belonging. This research was conducted with 16 international students at an institution in Northern Ireland, using qualitative interviews to examine academic and sociocultural challenges they experience while studying and living in a country different from their own. Findings suggest that the academic challenges posed by a different educational system, issues affecting social relations within the campus, and living in a homogenous society have an impact on the international student experience. Adjustment challenges were primarily attributable to language and cultural barriers. These findings highlight that it is vital for institutions to better understand students' needs and tailor their services to enhance international students' learning experience. The study discusses possible areas for intervention that can be taken into consideration by higher education institutions. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01