Being an International Student in Zonguldak: Adaptation, Feelings, Benefits, and Challenges

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Erzincan University Journal of Education Faculty
Volume:25 Issue:4
Being an International Student in Zonguldak: Adaptation, Feelings, Benefits, and Challenges

Being an International Student in Zonguldak: Adaptation, Feelings, Benefits, and Challenges

Authors : Inan Tekin, Ali Orhan

Pages : 617-633

Doi:10.17556/erziefd.1309829

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Publication Date : 2023-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study was to reveal students’ feelings, thoughts, challenges, and opinions about studying in Zonguldak as an international student. Case study design was employed in this qualitative study, and it was conducted with 15 international students studying in different disciplines in ZBEUN in the academic year of 2021-2022. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face in a predetermined place, and the collected qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis method. It was found that the findings obtained from the opinions of the international students are covered under the themes of feelings, expectations, benefits, circle of friends, adaptation, application process, school life, plans for the future, and challenges. Also, various sub-themes were identified under these themes.
Keywords : Uluslararası öğrenciler, uyum, zorluklar, duygular, nitel çalışma

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