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V. Foreign Higher Education and Education Systems, International Relations, Bilateral Relations
B. Essays, Commentaries, Statements
Author
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AHMAD, Ahmad Bayiz |
Title
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Motivations of Government-Sponsored Kurdish Students for Pursuing Postgraduate Studies Abroad : an Exploratory Study / Ahmad Bayiz Ahmad ... |
Publication year
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2017 |
Source/Footnote
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In: Journal of studies in international education : a publication of the Association for Studies in International Education (ASIE). - 21 (2017) 2, S. 105 - 119
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Inventory number
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46257 |
Keywords
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Mobilität ; Austausch von Wissenschaftlern und Studenten ; Ausland : Irak : Studium, Studenten, Lehre |
Abstract
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This study examines the motivations of government-sponsored Kurdish students to study abroad and the reasons for choosing a particular country as their destination choice. Based on data we collected through an online survey and follow-up interviews, we compare demographic differences to explore the diversity among this cohort. The findings of the study show that motivations for overseas education are mainly related to career advancement and experiencing a good quality education. The study also shows that social agents have less influence on Kurdish students who tend to be older and more independent than most study abroad students. (HRK / Abstract übernommen) |