Multicultural Benefits and Challenges for International Students during Period of Their Study: Case Study in Malaysia
Abstract: Current researches
on internationalization claim
“studying overseas” as
a set of
potential that assist
the augmentation of “globalization”. This article presents the
Multicultural Benefits and challenges for International Students during Period
of their Study in university Putra Malaysia. Qualitative method and convenience
sampling was applied. Semi-structured interview and in depth interviews were
conducted on 20 postgraduate students from various fields of study. The result
of study showed that the benefits and challenges faced by the international
postgraduate students can classify into distinct categories. Studying overseas
offers benefits and plus points in terms of
Career perspective, cultural
familiarity, self-development. The
challenges included problems
related to facilities, social
environment, education system,
financial problem and
international office programs.
The comments made by the students could be considered by the university
authorities for improvement in quality of education for international students
during their studies.
Author: Baharak Talebloo
Journal Code: jppsikologisosialgg150005
