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MOBILITY ACROSS ONE BELT ONE ROAD REGIONS INFLUENCING FACTORS TOWARDS INTERNATIONALIZATION AND PRACTICES OF FOREIGN STUDENTS AT CHINA

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-IV).22      10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-IV).22      Published : Dec 2021

Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China

Abstract

    Aim of the current research study is to identify influencing factors for the mobility of international students, issues with consideration of potential prospects to China across One Belt One Road Regions. Employing qualitative research method, 27 international students studying at two universities in Wuhan, China were selected- data collected through convenience sampling based on thematic via semi-structured in-depth interviews. Analysis of results identified student's scholarships, compatibly available quality education and academic resources, proximity and cultural ties, and friendly policies observed strong attributes towards mobility. Results suggesting a few other factors for mobility include affordability, community linkages, and- recommendations by friends and family. Lack of language and communication proficiency was noted as a major issue. Based on the research findings, addressing experiences and issues of mobile international students- argued of confining academic and social life; required to enhance the quality of education and language restraints by government and higher education institutions in China.

    China, International Students, Influencing Factor

    (1) Muhammad Anwer
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Ghizer Campus Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
    (2) Nagina Gul
    Assistant Professor, Department of Management Sciences, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences (BUITMES), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
    (3) Mumtaz Gul Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University, Gilgit, Pakistan.
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    APA : Anwer, M., Gul, N., & Khan, M. G. (2021). Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China. Global Educational Studies Review, VI(IV), 213-225. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-IV).22

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    HARVARD : ANWER, M., GUL, N. & KHAN, M. G. 2021. Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China. Global Educational Studies Review, VI, 213-225.

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    MHRA : Anwer, Muhammad, Nagina Gul, and Mumtaz Gul Khan. 2021. "Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China." Global Educational Studies Review, VI: 213-225

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    MLA : Anwer, Muhammad, Nagina Gul, and Mumtaz Gul Khan. "Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China." Global Educational Studies Review, VI.IV (2021): 213-225 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Anwer, Muhammad, Gul, Nagina, and Khan, Mumtaz Gul (2021), "Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China", Global Educational Studies Review, VI (IV), 213-225

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Anwer, Muhammad, Nagina Gul, and Mumtaz Gul Khan. "Mobility across One Belt One Road Regions: Influencing Factors towards Internationalization and Practices of Foreign Students at China." Global Educational Studies Review VI, no. IV (2021): 213-225. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2021(VI-IV).22