Bahamians as International Adult Learners Determined for Academic Success-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Bahamians as International Adult Learners Determined for Academic Success

Published:2019-11-15 Issue:4 Volume:9 Page:1038-1054
ISSN:2166-3750
Container-title:Journal of International Students
language:
Short-container-title:jis

Author:

Hunter-Johnson Yvonne,Niu Yuanlu^ORCID

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the factors that impact the experience of Caribbean nontraditional adult learners encounter while pursuing higher education in the United States and perceived support systems needed by Caribbean adult learners to be successful. On this premise, this qualitative study was conducted. A total of 15 Bahamian students participated. Data was collected via semi-structured interviews and analyzed utilizing open coding. The major themes that emerged with regards to influential factors that impacted their experiences were: (a) financial constraints, (b) lack of support, and (c) cultural differences and adaptation. As it relates to support systems needed by Caribbean students, the major themes that emerged were: (a) family, (b) faculty/mentors, and (c) a network of friends.

Publisher

STAR Scholars Network

Subject

Education

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