Characteristics of the Re-Entry Experiences of Returning Saudi International Students after Studying Abroad

Autor/in	Alsulami, Naif Daifullah Z.
Titel	Characteristics of the Re-Entry Experiences of Returning Saudi International Students after Studying Abroad
Quelle	In: International Journal of Higher Education, 9 (2020) 3, S.309-322 (14 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1927-6044
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Student Experience; Study Abroad; Reentry Students; Student Attitudes; Student Motivation; Family Relationship; Peer Relationship; Political Issues; Economic Factors; Job Security; Educational Environment; Adjustment (to Environment); Emotional Response; College Students; Saudi Arabia; United States; United Kingdom; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Studienerfahrung; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Zweiter Bildungsweg; Schülerverhalten; Schulische Motivation; Peer-Beziehungen; Politischer Faktor; Ökonomischer Faktor; Arbeitsplatzsicherheit; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Emotionales Verhalten; Collegestudent; Saudi-Arabien; USA; Großbritannien; Australien
Abstract	The purpose of this research is to describe the characteristics of the re-entry experiences of Saudis returning to Saudi Arabia after studying abroad. The total number of participants in the study was 21, consisting of 13 male and 8 female participants returning from studying in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. By conducting semi-structured individual interviews with the participants, the findings showed six themes including motivations for returning home, preparing for returning home, feelings on returning home, the nature of relationships with family, the nature of relationships with friends and sense of belonging. Implications of the findings and directions for future research are provided. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2022/1/01