Author/Authors :
KIROĞLU, Kasım Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü, Turkey , KESTEN, Alper Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü, Turkey , ELMA, Cevat Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - İlköğretim Bölümü, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Socio-Cultural and Economıcal Problems of Undergraduate Internatıonal Students in Turkey
Abstract :
The aim of this study is to determine the socio-cultural and economical problems of international students in an education faculty of a university in Turkey. To this end, socio-cultural and economic problems were analyzed under such headings; human relations, economic problems, housing, homesickness, food, clothing, and custom. The study sample included 15 international students from an education faculty. Purposive sampling technique was used in the study. Descriptive analysis was used in the analysis of the opinions of international students. In this study, it was determined that participants did not face any prejudice or exclusion in Turkey because Turkish culture shows similarities with their own cultures. In addition, it was determined that international students were just supported by their families and the amount of money sent by their parents was not sufficient. It was also determined that nearly all of the international students had experienced homesickness and they missed their families and friends.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
International student , socio , cultural problems , economic problems
JournalTitle :
Mersin University Journal Of The Faculty Of Education
