Challenges faced by new foreign students when entering the University
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.58299/cisa.v6i2.69Keywords:
University student, new student, foreign student.Abstract
The transition process of foreign students to higher education is complex, which can affect both their academic performance and their life dynamics. Objective: Analyze the challenges faced by foreign students new to higher education. Method: The selection of documents was carried out based on an exhaustive search in recognized academic databases. Inclusion criteria: thematic relevance of documents related to the challenges of foreign students in higher education, geographical context and temporal relevance. Exclusion criteria: outdated, thematic irrelevance and lack of peer review. Results: The documentary analysis revealed the challenges faced by foreign students such as social isolation, language barriers, economic aspects, academic adaptation and insufficient support services. Conclusion: The challenges that students face are diverse, it is important that educational institutions offer student support and monitoring programs that can support foreign students
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