Highlighting the Challenges for Transitioning International Students – A Case Report
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| Tuesday, August 6, 2024 |
| 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM |
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Overview
Dr Tamara Agnew, St Ann's College
Details
Australia is often favoured by international students for its proximity, safety, and quality education. Recent research underscores the impact of student accommodation on student experiences, influencing peer recommendations.
A robust international student population provides financial stability to universities, leaving them less exposed to economic shifts, and health crises such as was recently experienced during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Australian students benefit from diverse classrooms, developing cross-cultural skills crucial for global workplaces.
Despite these advantages, recent changes in Australia’s migration policies, such as raising the required savings for a student visa, and increasing language proficiency requirements, complicate the application process, potentially deterring students. Further, the removal of a permanent residency pathway potentially diminishes the appeal for students seeking to utilise their newfound skills and qualification in the country where they earned their degree.
Media portrayal can negatively impact the self-esteem and well-being of international students already studying in Australia. The recent experiences of international students during the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the importance of understanding their challenges, especially when public discourse promotes discrimination, racism, and negative depictions.
This presentation provides an overview of the international student experiences in Australia, based on published research, and online information including news reports, blogs and opinion pieces. I then explored ways in which residential accommodation may improve integration and supports to enhance students’ sense of value.
Finally, the audience will be invited to brainstorm some ideas that may be included in promotions that may help convince potential international students to come and study in our institutions. The aim is to promote student accommodation in Australia (& New Zealand) as an appealing feature for applying for a student visa to study here.
Speaker
Dr Tamara Agnew
Director Of Learning
St Ann's College
Highlighting the Challenges for Transitioning International Students – A Case Report
Abstract Overview
Australia is often favoured by international students for its proximity, safety, and quality education. Recent research underscores the impact of student accommodation on student experiences, influencing peer recommendations.
A robust international student population provides financial stability to universities, leaving them less exposed to economic shifts, and health crises such as was recently experienced during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Australian students benefit from diverse classrooms, developing cross-cultural skills crucial for global workplaces.
Despite these advantages, recent changes in Australia’s migration policies, such as raising the required savings for a student visa, and increasing language proficiency requirements, complicate the application process, potentially deterring students. Further, the removal of a permanent residency pathway potentially diminishes the appeal for students seeking to utilise their newfound skills and qualification in the country where they earned their degree.
Media portrayal can negatively impact the self-esteem and well-being of international students already studying in Australia. The recent experiences of international students during the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the importance of understanding their challenges, especially when public discourse promotes discrimination, racism, and negative depictions.
This presentation provides an overview of the international student experiences in Australia, based on published research, and online information including news reports, blogs and opinion pieces. I then explored ways in which residential accommodation may improve integration and supports to enhance students’ sense of value.
Finally, the audience will be invited to brainstorm some ideas that may be included in promotions that may help convince potential international students to come and study in our institutions. The aim is to promote student accommodation in Australia (& New Zealand) as an appealing feature for applying for a student visa to study here.
A robust international student population provides financial stability to universities, leaving them less exposed to economic shifts, and health crises such as was recently experienced during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Australian students benefit from diverse classrooms, developing cross-cultural skills crucial for global workplaces.
Despite these advantages, recent changes in Australia’s migration policies, such as raising the required savings for a student visa, and increasing language proficiency requirements, complicate the application process, potentially deterring students. Further, the removal of a permanent residency pathway potentially diminishes the appeal for students seeking to utilise their newfound skills and qualification in the country where they earned their degree.
Media portrayal can negatively impact the self-esteem and well-being of international students already studying in Australia. The recent experiences of international students during the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the importance of understanding their challenges, especially when public discourse promotes discrimination, racism, and negative depictions.
This presentation provides an overview of the international student experiences in Australia, based on published research, and online information including news reports, blogs and opinion pieces. I then explored ways in which residential accommodation may improve integration and supports to enhance students’ sense of value.
Finally, the audience will be invited to brainstorm some ideas that may be included in promotions that may help convince potential international students to come and study in our institutions. The aim is to promote student accommodation in Australia (& New Zealand) as an appealing feature for applying for a student visa to study here.
Biography
Dr. Tamara Agnew currently serves as a member of the Research and Knowledge Committee at APSAA, and the Director of Learning at St. Ann’s College in Adelaide. She has over a decade worth of teaching and research experience in health and social sciences, and it is these skills she brings to her role supporting students at St Ann’s.
Mark Potgieter
UniLodge
Highlighting the Challenges for Transitioning International Students – A Case Report
Abstract Overview
Australia is often favoured by international students for its proximity, safety, and quality education. Recent research underscores the impact of student accommodation on student experiences, influencing peer recommendations.
A robust international student population provides financial stability to universities, leaving them less exposed to economic shifts, and health crises such as was recently experienced during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Australian students benefit from diverse classrooms, developing cross-cultural skills crucial for global workplaces.
Despite these advantages, recent changes in Australia’s migration policies, such as raising the required savings for a student visa, and increasing language proficiency requirements, complicate the application process, potentially deterring students. Further, the removal of a permanent residency pathway potentially diminishes the appeal for students seeking to utilise their newfound skills and qualification in the country where they earned their degree.
Media portrayal can negatively impact the self-esteem and well-being of international students already studying in Australia. The recent experiences of international students during the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the importance of understanding their challenges, especially when public discourse promotes discrimination, racism, and negative depictions.
This presentation provides an overview of the international student experiences in Australia, based on published research, and online information including news reports, blogs and opinion pieces. I then explored ways in which residential accommodation may improve integration and supports to enhance students’ sense of value.
Finally, the audience will be invited to brainstorm some ideas that may be included in promotions that may help convince potential international students to come and study in our institutions. The aim is to promote student accommodation in Australia (& New Zealand) as an appealing feature for applying for a student visa to study here.
A robust international student population provides financial stability to universities, leaving them less exposed to economic shifts, and health crises such as was recently experienced during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. Additionally, Australian students benefit from diverse classrooms, developing cross-cultural skills crucial for global workplaces.
Despite these advantages, recent changes in Australia’s migration policies, such as raising the required savings for a student visa, and increasing language proficiency requirements, complicate the application process, potentially deterring students. Further, the removal of a permanent residency pathway potentially diminishes the appeal for students seeking to utilise their newfound skills and qualification in the country where they earned their degree.
Media portrayal can negatively impact the self-esteem and well-being of international students already studying in Australia. The recent experiences of international students during the Covid-19 pandemic underscore the importance of understanding their challenges, especially when public discourse promotes discrimination, racism, and negative depictions.
This presentation provides an overview of the international student experiences in Australia, based on published research, and online information including news reports, blogs and opinion pieces. I then explored ways in which residential accommodation may improve integration and supports to enhance students’ sense of value.
Finally, the audience will be invited to brainstorm some ideas that may be included in promotions that may help convince potential international students to come and study in our institutions. The aim is to promote student accommodation in Australia (& New Zealand) as an appealing feature for applying for a student visa to study here.
Biography
