Challenges Faced by International Students: A Case Study of Jambi's Institute of Higher Learning

Autor/inn/en	Wachyunni, Sri; Abrar, Mukhlash; Istifada; Harjono, Hary Soedarto; Hendra, Robi
Titel	Challenges Faced by International Students: A Case Study of Jambi's Institute of Higher Learning
Quelle	In: Dinamika Ilmu, 23 (2023) 1, S.37-52 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1411-3031
Schlagwörter	Case Studies; Barriers; Foreign Students; Study Abroad; Higher Education; Educational Experience; Student Attitudes; Culture Conflict; Cultural Differences; Second Language Learning; Academic Achievement; Student Adjustment; Life Style; Self Management; Help Seeking; Cultural Awareness; Orientation; State Universities; Foreign Countries; Indonesia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Studies abroad; Auslandsstudium; Hochschulbildung; Hochschulsystem; Hochschulwesen; Bildungserfahrung; Schülerverhalten; Kulturkonflikt; Kultureller Unterschied; Zweitsprachenerwerb; Schulleistung; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Lebensstil; Selbstmanagement; Help-seeking behavior; Help-seeking behaviour; Hilfe suchendes Verhalten; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Orientierung; Staatliche Universität; Ausland; Indonesien
Abstract	Although there have been many studies investigating international students, many of them focused on the students who travel in pursuit of higher education in English countries and/or universities. This current qualitative study is intended to explore the experiences of international students, particularly the challenges, and strategies to deal with the challenges and the culture shock while studying in Jambi, Indonesia. In order to collect the data, a semi-structured interview was employed and guided by an interview protocol to stimulate the participants in answering the questions during the interview. The participants of this study were nine international students who studied at one public university in Jambi. Through thematic analysis, we found that international students faced some challenges living and studying in Jambi, such as language issues, academic issues, individual issues, and living style and related issues. To overcome the challenges, international students employed two main strategies, including self-management strategies and seeking help. Moreover, although the culture of international students is quite similar to the culture of the hosting country, we identified a lack of foreigner sense and physical contact as the culture shocks experienced by one international student. Looking at the challenges and culture shocks experienced by international students, this study suggests that preparation is crucial for prospective international students before pursuing their studies overseas. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Faculty of Education and Teacher Training of IAIN Samarinda. JL. HAM Rifadin Samarinda Sebrang, Samarinda, Kalimantan Timur 75131, Indonesia. Tel: 62-541-7270222; Fax: 62-541-7270222; e-mail: journal.dinamika@gmail.com; Web site: https://journal.uinsi.ac.id/index.php/dinamika_ilmu
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01