Motivations and social integration of mobile students: experiences of short-term international mobility students at a Lithuanian university

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Mokslo publikacijos / Scientific publications
Document Type:
Knygos dalis / Part of the book
Language:
Anglų kalba / English
Title:
Motivations and social integration of mobile students: experiences of short-term international mobility students at a Lithuanian university
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In the Book:
Language, mobility and study abroad in the contemporary European context / edited by Rosamond Mitchell, Henry Tyne. New York : Routledge, 2021. P. 79-98. (Routledge studies in applied linguistics)
Keywords:
LT
Motyvacija ugdyme / Motivation in education; Studentai / Students; Universitetai / Universities.
Summary / Abstract:

ENThis chapter focuses on experiences of incoming short-term exchange students at a Lithuanian university. Combining data from focus group discussions and a student feedback survey, we focus on motivations to undertake short-term international mobility, reasons for choosing Lithuania, social integration during mobility, and perceived gains. Survey data showed that general motives like new experiences, living in a foreign country, and getting to know a new culture prevailed over academic or professional motives. The possibility to study in English was among the key motives for choosing Lithuania as a destination country, whereas interest in Lithuanian language was minor, and focus group data revealed that pre-arrival knowledge about the country was scarce. Overall, focus group participants reflected positively on their mobility experiences. However, social and academic integration was mainly restricted to the international student community. Referuojamos DB Scopus. [lvb.lt]

DOI:
10.4324/9781003087953
ISBN:
9780367512521
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2022-08-30 17:54:39
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