Analyzing the living and learning experience of foreign students at Jinan University
Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education
ISSN: 2050-7003
Article publication date: 3 March 2020
Issue publication date: 20 January 2021
Abstract
Purpose
The main objective of this research is to analyze the living and learning experience of foreign students at Jinan University (JNU). The study aims to elicit two basic purposes; first, to help JNU administrators to measure the level of satisfaction of students and response to their needs. Second, to assess the existing facilities in the context of quality of education, the syllabus, credit system, choices of available courses, foreign faculty, teaching resources, effective dissemination of knowledge, behavior of administration and teachers, quality of food versus price, dormitory conditions, library resources, and other necessary facilities for productive learning.
Design/methodology/approach
To recognize the issues of foreign students and obtain their responses, this research has relied on several techniques. We have created a questionnaire and applied a systematic sampling technique. The questionnaire has been divided into several categories and sub-categories.
Findings
Findings of this study have confirmed that majority of the foreign students at JNU are satisfied with the learning and living conditions.
Research limitations/implications
Though our study is subject to limitations, yet it provides some valuable insights. Due to lack of resources and time, we have limited our sample size to 27. However despite having few respondents, the overall feedback represents the entire population. Additionally, this study is mainly focused on foreign student’s living and learning experiences satisfaction. Hence, no dependent and independent variable relationship is being determined or argued.
Practical implications
However, as indicated by the respondents, JNU needs to improve its learning facilities, as well as induction of additional foreign faculty, availability of English text books, security of student dormitories, expansion of sports facilities, renovation of university roads, and installation of new equipment in the laborites. Such conclusion provides the administration and other stakeholders with valuable indicators of how well the JNU is meeting with the expectations of international students and how resources might best be directed to improve further services.
Originality/value
Our approach is unique and inventive, as so far there has been very little research that has been carried out on this topic on Chinese Universities. This study serves as a benchmark in measuring the living and learning experience of foreign students at JNU. The results of the research would be useful for planning and improving the quality of services and help the administration in formulating better policies for international students.
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Citation
Hashmi, S.M., Deng, Y. and Alhayki, Z. (2021), "Analyzing the living and learning experience of foreign students at Jinan University", Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education, Vol. 13 No. 1, pp. 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1108/JARHE-06-2019-0145
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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