Affiliation:
1. ZONGULDAK BÜLENT ECEVİT ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Abstract
The aim of this study was to reveal students’ feelings, thoughts, challenges, and opinions about studying in Zonguldak as an international student. Case study design was employed in this qualitative study, and it was conducted with 15 international students studying in different disciplines in ZBEUN in the academic year of 2021-2022. The data were collected using a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted face-to-face in a predetermined place, and the collected qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis method. It was found that the findings obtained from the opinions of the international students are covered under the themes of feelings, expectations, benefits, circle of friends, adaptation, application process, school life, plans for the future, and challenges. Also, various sub-themes were identified under these themes.
Publisher
Erzincan University Journal of Education Faculty
Subject
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health
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