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Christina Sachpasidi; Barbara Bompani; Cynthia Nicol – Journal of Studies in International Education, 2025
There are growing numbers of African international students studying at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in North America and the United Kingdom. Intercultural mentoring is one response to supporting students in navigating the complex cultural, social, and academic transitions from home to host countries. This article examines the experiences…
Descriptors: Mentors, Higher Education, Foreign Students, Study Abroad
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Howe, Edward R.; Ramirez, Gloria; Walton, Patrick – Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, 2023
Universities in Canada are increasingly attracting international students, but few studies have examined their academic and social experiences. This research identified the key supports and barriers for international students in order to make policy-relevant recommendations. This convergent mixed-methods study combined survey (n = 104) and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Students, Foreign Students, Study Abroad
Kanu, Yatta – Canadian Journal of Education, 2008
This study investigated the educational needs and barriers for diverse African refugee students in two inner-city high schools in Manitoba. Forty African refugee students, two principals, eight teachers, four parents, and four community leaders participated in the study. Five focus groups, individual interviews, and school and classroom…
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Educational Needs, Focus Groups, Foreign Countries