In 20th century, due to modern development in the field of science, history and technology, the people are interacting with each other through satellite and internet. It has now become a necessary for all governments to collaborate with each other in all sectors of life either related to the business or the education. It can be done only through the exchange of the language, culture, and traditions (Caffarella & Daffron, 2013). The Middle East is an important location of the world because of the tremendous energy resources like the oil, gas etc. After the tragic incident of 9/11, now the European countries are thinking more about the Middle East. The students from Europe, especially from America, are moving towards the Middle East …show more content…
The international policy makers and education experts consider the global student exchange program best for the internationalization (Daly & Barker, 2010).
Categories of the Students in Jordan University: The international students that are studying in the University of Jordan belong to three different groups. The first group is for those who are associated with the International Institute of Teaching Arabic to Speakers of Other Languages (II-TASOL) on the base of scholarships. This scholarship study duration varies from months to years (Jabbar, 2012, p. 206). The Students can get hostel accommodation in the city of Amman. The second group is associated with the non-government organization, CIEE that is Council on International Education Exchange. All the students belong to this group are from the U.S.A. They stay in the houses of the Jordan families and in the private apartments. The third group is for international student that enroll in the UJ using the same process that other Jordan students follow.
Main Subjects for studying in JU: The sampling and research method shows that the international students that come in UJ mostly prefer to learn Arabic, international affairs, politics and
The need for higher education has prompted many students to seek further studies in international colleges outside their countries and Australia has become an academic hub for international students who mostly come from developing nations in Asia and Africa. The students, once they secure a place in this schools, they are subjected to a new environment which comes with different challenges. International students in Australia have become an integral part of the society both social and economical. However the students face a myriad of challenges before fully adopting to the new learning culture. In
With an increase in student mobility around the world, there are many positive outcomes related to learning a different set of education from their home country and obtaining intercultural experiences with a global mindset. On the other hand, students may struggle with different challenges, which they may have unexpected to encounter.
“The importance of foreign students’ cultural, political and economic contribution has gained a fresh focus in the light of a recent travel ban on citizens from the Middle East and African countries.” – Humar
Studying in Iraq and studying in Australia are different in many ways but have some notable similarities. In terms of the differences, studying in Australia is much more expensive than studying in Iraq since the former is more developed than Iraq and therefore it required more hard works for students to have the ability for paying excess fees for studying in Australia. Moreover, students in Iraq may not be able to study as much as they can in Australia because of the psychological problems related to the hard political situations in Iraq. Another important difference in studying in these two different countries is the teacher’s attitude. In Iraq teachers are likely to be very strict with students; therefore, many times students do not prefer
Iowa State University prides itself on its mission to “Create, share, and apply knowledge to make Iowa and the world a better place” (Iowa State University Office of the President: Mission and Vision). This mission focuses on the success of each and every student that attends Iowa State. In order for Iowa State’s Study Abroad program to follow the foundational mission of the entire university, it had to create a mission that also focused on the students. The mission they have formed and stand today consists of: putting emphasis on developing strong international adventures. In order for students to go out to other countries to receive a quality education, the Study Abroad program must create a strong base on which they are able to form equal quality education as Iowa State provides no matter where a student goes. To promote opportunities that are inclusive and affordable for all students. To prepare students and directors for success when studying abroad. To advance standards of safety and uphold
Additionally, students can travel around the world to learn about new cultures. By traveling, students can pick up new skills and
The Mission Statement clearly states that “… prepare students and program directors for successful learning abroad” (Mission Statement). This particular center of the Memorial Union prepares nearly over a thousand students and program directors for each school year. The employees of the Study Abroad Center prepare students and program directors by providing many different services such as peer advisors, study abroad advisors, project assistance, and health risk management information to students who are interested in working, studying or interning
The United States has always been a main attraction for international students to gain intellectual knowledge, technical skills, cross-cultural experience, and better opportunities for professional development (Han, Han, Luo, Jacobs, & Jean-Baptiste, 2013; Zhang & Goodson, 2010). According to the Institute of International Education (2017), in the academic year of 2015/2016, there was an increase of 7% in the number of international student pursuing higher education in the United States over the previous year with total international students of 1,043,839 and 5.2% representing the total of U.S College enrollment. International students make higher education one of the largest service sector exports in the United States (Rice, Choi, Zhang, Morero, & Anderson, 2012; Zhang & Goodson, 2010). They are regarded as a vital financial commodity for countries
They contribute to the diversity and internationalization of their classrooms, campuses and communities. In this essay we will be looking into the academic, social and cultural challenges international students face when they study here in the US. Follow by why students from different regions (Asia, Africa, Europe, South America, Australia etc.) adapt to US culture differently. Lastly I will look into why International students mostly associated with other international students instead of associating with American students.
Fast forward 10 years, and I see myself sitting around a table with people from nay countries and endeavoring to reach a resolution. Although this career in international is important, I hope to balance my life between my career and other meaningful life experiences like developing deep companionships, travel, culture and giving back to the community. Because preparing for a meaningful life will result in preparing for a more focused and successful career. I enjoy being able to challenge new circumstances and therefore, it is my hope that my undergraduate education will offer me the opportunity to enhance my academic knowledge and qualifications and a variety of experiences both with the confines of the university and outside of the university.
Education is a never-ending learning process that has always been a piece of our life. As education is a building block in our lives, we are eager to put profoundly into our education. Good education will lead us to the bright future. With the fast advancement of public opinion, we have entered an era of information explosion which the necessity of studying abroad has turned into a developing pattern among youth. Most of the students feel that studying abroad is better than studying in local universities. As the saying goes, “the grass always looks greener on the other side of fence.” In this way, I believe that considering abroad have extraordinary points of benefits.
How many of you guys study well in the American University? Maybe some of you have problem in your academic study? To be a successful International student in the American University, International students should work hard and go to the student center of school and go to the writing center in order to find tutors for help. Also they can take lots of student’s activities in school. For most of International students, taking the activities in school, including language communication or club activities, will give then chances to communicate with local people and will give them chance to develop their English skills.
It is significant to study a course like international relations which can provide students with different job opportunities. There are many different types of occupations for those who study
“In 2006 to 2007, according to the data compiled by the Institute of International Education, 582,984 students from all over the world were enrolled in American colleges and universities in a wide range of fields” (Carter, Paragraph 2, 2008). The United States has the highest number of students who are coming to study abroad than any other countries. Each year, the number of international students coming to the United States to obtain degrees is increasing by thousands, and home countries of these students are primarily India, China and Korea, all located in the whole different continent. But what are the motives of students who are crossing the sea to study? Their goal of studying abroad is to experience diversity and to adapt attitudes
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