How international scholarship recipients perceive their contributions to the development of their home countries: Findings from a comparative study of Georgia and Moldova
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2017.05.004
Abstract: International scholarships support higher education abroad, often with the expectation that recipients will ultimately “give back” to their home countries. Little is known about how scholarship alumni from low- and middle-income countries view their contributions… read more here.
Keywords: georgia moldova; georgia; home countries; development ... See more keywords
Social identity loss and reverse culture shock: Experiences of international students in China during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.994411
Abstract: Background International students are often exposed to various challenges during life transitions. The ‘mindsponge’ mechanism suggests that individuals absorb and integrate new cultural values that are compatible with their core values while rejecting those of… read more here.
Keywords: culture; students china; international students; experiences international ... See more keywords