International Students in Japanese National Universities: Their Motivations, Experiences and Outcomes

Autor/inn/en	Huang, Futao; Chen, Lilan
Titel	International Students in Japanese National Universities: Their Motivations, Experiences and Outcomes
Quelle	In: Journal of International and Comparative Education, 11 (2022) 1, S.23-37 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2232-1802
Schlagwörter	Foreign Students; College Students; Educational Experience; Barriers; Student Attitudes; Educational Benefits; Individual Development; Decision Making; College Choice; Student Motivation; Cultural Influences; Economic Factors; Cultural Awareness; Professional Development; Employment Opportunities; Foreign Countries; Study Abroad; Japan + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Collegestudent; Bildungserfahrung; Schülerverhalten; Bildungsertrag; Individuelle Entwicklung; Decision-making; Entscheidungsfindung; Studienortwahl; Schulische Motivation; Cultural influence; Kultureinfluss; Ökonomischer Faktor; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Ausland; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium
Abstract	Given the criticism of the institutional practices of Japan's higher education institutions on international students' learning experiences, the study attempts to investigate why international students still chose to study at Japanese universities and whether they benefited from this experience. It also explores whether they benefit from this experience by focusing on their motivations, learning experiences, and outcomes of studying in Japan. Through semi-structured interviews with 12 international students who studied in two different national universities, the research findings illustrate that: firstly, international students' decision-making of studying abroad was a complex process involving their host environments and various considerations, including academic, cultural, and financial factors; secondly, despite numerous barriers encountered by international students, they were supported well in various aspects, and finally, they believed that they benefited significantly in four key domains, including personal growth, cultural enrichment, professional development, and better career opportunities. Theoretical and practical implications are also provided for researchers, administrators, and policies makers. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	University of Malaya Press. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 50603. e-mail: jice@um.edu.my; Web site: http://jice.um.edu.my/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01