As migration grows within higher education, so too does the need for the institutions to develop appropriate strategies to deal with the dynamics of the situation.
Personal experience has highlighted the lack of guidance relating to individual relationships, leaving each individual international student to their own devices to develop their own coping strategies.
There has been much activity based around the overall student-institution relationship. This tends to identify problems but without resolution because each requires a different approach. Much research has identified areas of concern but there is no great consideration of what created that problem at the micro-level.
This paper endeavours to draw attention to the need to investigate individual dilemmas through consideration of visitor-host interactions and host community aspects of exclusion and inclusion.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Is there a barrier preventing European students integrating into British universities?
- References
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to investigate the challenges faced by European students integrating into British universities. It explores the potential barriers hindering their social inclusion, specifically focusing on interactions with British students and the impact on their overall university experience.
- Social integration of European students in British universities
- Cultural barriers and their impact on student relationships
- The role of individual experiences and perceptions in shaping social connections
- The influence of social networking and the effectiveness of virtual platforms in fostering integration
- The need for a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics and their influence on student behavior
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The abstract highlights the increasing need for universities to develop strategies for integrating international students. It identifies a lack of guidance on individual relationships, leading to challenges for students in navigating social integration.
- The main chapter discusses the importance of social engagement beyond the classroom for student success, emphasizing the frustration experienced by overseas students in establishing meaningful connections with British students. It analyzes the cultural gap and its impact on social inclusion, highlighting the experience of a French student who struggled to connect despite living with British students.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key topics explored in this text include the social integration of European students in British universities, cultural barriers, individual experiences, social networking, and the impact of social connections on student success. The paper also highlights the need for a deeper understanding of cultural dynamics and their influence on student behavior.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main barriers for European students in British universities?
The paper identifies cultural gaps and a lack of guidance on individual relationships as significant hurdles for social integration beyond the classroom.
How does the host community affect student inclusion?
Interactions between visitors and the host community can often lead to exclusion if there is no micro-level consideration of what creates social barriers.
Do virtual platforms help in integrating international students?
The text explores the influence of social networking and whether virtual platforms are effective in fostering real-world social connections and integration.
Why is social engagement important for academic success?
Meaningful social connections help students develop coping strategies and feel part of the university environment, which positively impacts their overall performance.
What is the "micro-level" approach mentioned in the paper?
It refers to investigating individual dilemmas and specific interactions rather than just looking at the overall student-institution relationship.
- Citation du texte
- Ian Bassam (Auteur), 2014, Include Me Out, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/278171
