Building Understanding and Enhancing the International Student Integration at The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Communication
Cover of the book Building Understanding and Enhancing the International Student Integration at The Hague University of Applied Sciences by Karina Oborune, GRIN Verlag
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Karina Oborune ISBN: 9783668166271
Publisher: GRIN Verlag Publication: March 7, 2016
Imprint: GRIN Verlag Language: English
Author: Karina Oborune
ISBN: 9783668166271
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Publication: March 7, 2016
Imprint: GRIN Verlag
Language: English

Project Report from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Communication, grade: A, The Hague University, course: Master in International Communication, language: English, abstract: When students are traveling to study abroad, they may face different issues such as loneliness, isolation, discrimination that may affect their academic performance and cause stress and mental health problems directly or indirectly. Di Tommaso and Spinner found out that integration into social networks is the best predictor of lower levels of social loneliness. Universities provide support for international students and it is intended to facilitate an optimal (from the point of view of the universities) academic and social adjustment, however, causing boring and lonely social life 'outside the classroom' and feeling a lack of belonging contribute to their sense of alienation in the host society. Due to the heavy study load and stress and because of lack of time, international students tend to have more in-door activities. Because of the developed technologies and internet, most of them prefer to communicate through social media: especially when they encounter problems in their daily life, they tend to search solutions via social channels on internet. Moreover, the media channels that The Hague University of Applied Sciences (hereinafter HHS) uses now seems not to be adequate for integration. HHS uses media tools such as blackboard and emails to communicate with the students, and students could theoretically build up certain conversation via blackboard. However, students consider both channels as 'formal' channels that are one-way communication channels instead of desired social channels which is two-way communication. In other words, students expect an effective mediator that can help them to understand and to adapt to the new studying and living environment. Hence, it is important to develop effective media channels that will contribute to integration among international students at HHS by providing recommendations for improvement in media channels and exploring possible solutions to the problem. Project Objective: To develop a communication plan aimed at integrating international students at the Hague University by providing recommendations for improvement of media channels. Advice Question: How to use media channels in order to enhance integration of the international students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences? Research Question: What are the factors that contribute to establishing of an effective media platform in order to improve the integration of international students?

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Project Report from the year 2014 in the subject Sociology - Communication, grade: A, The Hague University, course: Master in International Communication, language: English, abstract: When students are traveling to study abroad, they may face different issues such as loneliness, isolation, discrimination that may affect their academic performance and cause stress and mental health problems directly or indirectly. Di Tommaso and Spinner found out that integration into social networks is the best predictor of lower levels of social loneliness. Universities provide support for international students and it is intended to facilitate an optimal (from the point of view of the universities) academic and social adjustment, however, causing boring and lonely social life 'outside the classroom' and feeling a lack of belonging contribute to their sense of alienation in the host society. Due to the heavy study load and stress and because of lack of time, international students tend to have more in-door activities. Because of the developed technologies and internet, most of them prefer to communicate through social media: especially when they encounter problems in their daily life, they tend to search solutions via social channels on internet. Moreover, the media channels that The Hague University of Applied Sciences (hereinafter HHS) uses now seems not to be adequate for integration. HHS uses media tools such as blackboard and emails to communicate with the students, and students could theoretically build up certain conversation via blackboard. However, students consider both channels as 'formal' channels that are one-way communication channels instead of desired social channels which is two-way communication. In other words, students expect an effective mediator that can help them to understand and to adapt to the new studying and living environment. Hence, it is important to develop effective media channels that will contribute to integration among international students at HHS by providing recommendations for improvement in media channels and exploring possible solutions to the problem. Project Objective: To develop a communication plan aimed at integrating international students at the Hague University by providing recommendations for improvement of media channels. Advice Question: How to use media channels in order to enhance integration of the international students at The Hague University of Applied Sciences? Research Question: What are the factors that contribute to establishing of an effective media platform in order to improve the integration of international students?

More books from GRIN Verlag

Cover of the book Kapitalmarktkommunikation von Telekommunikationsnetzbetreibern: Ziele, regulativer Rahmen, Gestaltungsoptionen by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Partizipation von Kindern und Jugendlichen an der Gemeinwesenarbeit by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Sexuelle Assistenz by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Jugend in der DDR: politische Sozialisation und Mentalitätsentwicklung by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Wie der Soundtrack beim Hörer einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlässt by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Klinische Relevanz von Cannabiskonsum für die psychologische bzw. psychiatrische Intervention by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Auf der Suche nach sich selbst by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Verfassungsrechtliche Beurteilung von Benettons Schockwerbung by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Übertraining. Ursachen im Bereich des sportlichen Trainings by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Schutz und Schranken des Eigentums in der verfassungsmäßigen Ordnung von China by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Außenpolitisches Handlungsmuster der Türkei und der Turkstaaten - Aussichten auf eine fruchtbare Zusammenarbeit? by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book (Gottlose) Ethik im modernen Atheismus by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book David Hume - Über Tugend und Laster im Allgemeinen: Moral by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Lernortkooperationen in der betrieblichen Bildung by Karina Oborune
Cover of the book Kunst und Wissenschaft by Karina Oborune
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy