ERIC Number: EJ1160797
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 20
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ISSN: ISSN-2162-3104
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International Students' Cocurricular Involvement at a University in South Africa
Naik, Sapna; Wawrzynski, Matthew R.; Brown, Joelle
Journal of International Students, v7 n4 p990-1009 2017
Despite a growing body of literature on international student involvement, international students in the South African context have remained understudied. In this quantitative study, we examined international students' cocurricular involvement and associated learning and development in a South African university. Participants included 198 international students who completed the Student Experiences Survey (SES). We found international students were generally highly involved and reported benefits and barriers to their involvement as well as a strong sense of belonging. Recommendations to better integrate international students into the university by minimizing barriers and increasing opportunities and learning in involvement are included for student affairs practitioners.
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Barriers, Student Personnel Workers, Student Personnel Services, Statistical Analysis, Foreign Countries, College Students, Student Attitudes, Student Surveys, Educational Experience, Student Participation, Leadership Role, Student Leadership
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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