Experiences & Motivations of International Student

One To World
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New York, NY 10013

Consent to Participate in a Research Study

You have been invited to take part in a study to learn more about your cultural experiences of participating in One To World Global Classroom. I (Saba Ashraf), Masters students in the international education program, from the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at New York University will conduct this study.

If you agree to be in this study, you will be asked to participate and share your opinions and experiences in a survey. The survey will involve approximately fifteen minutes of your time. Participation in this study is voluntary. You may refuse to participate or withdraw at any time and skip questions without penalty. Confidentiality of your research records will be strictly maintained. Your real name or identifying characteristics will not appear anywhere.

Agreement to Participate

I Agree

Full fee-paying international Masters/ Doctoral student

Exchange/ Fulbright Masters student

Doctoral Research Scholarship student

Exchange/ Fulbright Doctoral Student

Postdoctoral scholar

* Which, of the following is your first language?

I chose to study in Australia because …

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* I was impressed with the quality of education

* Australia is nearer to my home country than other study destinations I considered

* I have family living here

* Tuition cost is low and offers value for money

* Quality of life is good (e.g. cost of essentials, weather, etc)

* To get as far away from home as possible

* Australian education has a good reputation

* To facilitate future migration opportunities

When planning to come here I expected …

How did you feel when leaving your home country?

How have you felt since you arrived to take up your study?

How do you feel about the Australian culture you are now experiencing?

What has helped you make the transition to University?

What has been your experience so far?

What were your expectations?

Was there a difference in what you expected and what you actually experienced? In what ways?

If there have been any difficult aspects that you have faced since arrival in Perth, please detail them here. These can include university or home issues such as finding accommodation or childcare.

If there are particular things you enjoy about studying abroad, please detail them here.

Do you intend to return home after your studies are concluded?

If yes, do you think you will have problems returning home? If so, why?