Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education

<p><em>Global Perspectives on International Student Experiences in Higher Education</em> examines a wide range of international student experiences empirically from multiple perspectives that includes socio-cultural identities contextual influences on their learning experiences their wellbeing experiences and their post-study experiences. </p><p></p><p>This collection sheds light on the over five million students who cross geographical cultural and educational borders for higher education outside of their home countries. This book consists of nineteen chapters spread across four sections. Throughout the book contributors question the existing assumptions and values of international student programs and services reexamine and explore new perspectives to present the emerging challenges and critical evaluations of student experiences and their identities. </p><p></p><p>Offering a rich understanding of these students and their global college experiences in Africa Asia Australia Europe and Americas this book offers research-based strategies to effectively recruit engage support and retain international students as they participate in higher educational settings around the world. This book provides resource material to benefit educators policymakers and staff who work closely with international students in higher education. </p>