International students’ experiences and attitudes at a US host institution: Self-reports and future recommendations

Abstract

This article examines international students’ experiences at a US university and how these might influence them to recommend or not recommend that others from their home country attend it. Data were collected via online survey at a large public university in the US Southwest. Students from predominantly non-White regions of origin had more negative experiences. Findings suggest that perceptions of unequal treatment are a major factor influencing international students’ attitudes.

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discrimination enrollment international students satisfaction student experiences

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