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- Title
Problems faced by foreign students in a selected University of Delhi.
- Authors
Arora, Smriti; Talebi, Fatemeh; Chakravarty, Sujana
- Abstract
Aim The aim of this exploratory study was to identify the problems of foreign students in a selected University in New Delhi with a view to propose some remedial measures to address their problems. Objectives 1. To identify the problems of foreign students pursuing various educational programmes at Jamia Hamdard. 2. To propose the remedial measures to the administration to address the problems of foreign students. Method A descriptive survey approach with exploratory, cross sectional research design was used for the study. The study was conducted among conveniently selected, hundred foreign students studying in Jamia Hamdard. Data was collected using a predesigned, tested, valid and reliable structured questionnaire. Results It was found that foreign students had maximum problems related to academic area and accommodation. Least problem was found in the financial & family obligation areas. In order to solve their problems it is suggested that extra classes must be arranged for the foreign students, books must be available in their own language, library timings must be increased, internet facility must be available for students within the university and measures must be taken to make their stay comfortable in the university like provision of adequate number of toilets, maintenance of hygiene, availability of hot water in winter season and supply of culturally acceptable food.
- Publication
International Journal of Nursing Education, 2012, Vol 4, Issue 1, p79
- ISSN
0974-9349
- Publication type
Journal Article