International graduate students' perceptions of their academic experience
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- 1 April 2007
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- Published by SAGE Publications in Journal of Research in International Education
- Vol. 6 (1) , 41-66
Abstract
This study used a mailed questionnaire to examine the academic experiences of 497 international graduate students who were studying at an American university. Most students viewed their academic experience positively, although a majority did not believe the curriculum had an international focus. Fully 77% felt prepared to work in their home country following graduation, but only 32% planned to return home immediately after completing their degrees. Significant predictors of post-graduation plans included home region, field of study, and perceived preparedness to work at home and in the USA.Keywords
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