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Transition to an unfamiliar environment: International Students' living experiences in an Australian regional area
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Yue, Y and Le, Q and Terry, DR, Transition to an unfamiliar environment: International Students' living experiences in an Australian regional area, Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association (JANZSSA), (23) pp. 10-20. ISSN 1320-2480 (2014) [Refereed Article]
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Abstract
Transition to an unfamiliar environment is a complex process. Many previous studies have paid more attention to
international students' sociocultural adaptation than their basic living conditions and healthy behaviours. In fact,
these factors are also closely associated with international students' physical and psychological wellbeing. The
study, in the context of a university in a regional area in Australia, examined international students' satisfaction
with their basic living conditions, as well as assessed their healthy behaviours to give important insights into
international students' basic living experience in Australia. Semi-structured interviews were used to collect
qualitative data in this study. Twenty international students were invited to give their insights and perceptions of
their life in regional Australia. The study found that accommodation, transport, financial and food and diet are the
four main considerations related to international students' basic living satisfaction.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | international students, transition, psychological adjusment, regional university |
| Research Division: | Education |
| Research Group: | Other Education |
| Research Field: | Education not elsewhere classified |
| Objective Division: | Education and Training |
| Objective Group: | School/Institution |
| Objective Field: | School/Institution not elsewhere classified |
| UTAS Author: | Le, Q (Dr Quynh Le) |
| UTAS Author: | Terry, DR (Mr Daniel Terry) |
| ID Code: | 91114 |
| Year Published: | 2014 |
| Deposited By: | Centre for Rural Health |
| Deposited On: | 2014-05-08 |
| Last Modified: | 2015-04-09 |
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