Attracting, recruiting and retaining international students should be balanced with the need to provide support for the smooth transition of these students into their host countries and institutions. One way to achieve this transition is by bridging the gap between international students' expectations and actual realities. Hence, this article…

Student counseling and guidance in Nigeria in pre-independence days provided by parents, schools, and the public are described. Information is provided on present-day sources of advice/guidance for choice of course, father's level of education and course of study, and father's occupation. (SW)