But I Don’t Understand You: One Faculty’s Observations of the Challenges Facing International Healthcare Students
International students face many challenges when pursuing a degree in higher education. Communication and cultural differences are typically cited as the most challenging aspects of any study abroad program. Students attempting to complete a healthcare program face sometimes insurmountable issues, a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Journal of International Students
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Students |
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| Online Access: | http://ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/250 |
| Summary: | International students face many challenges when pursuing a degree in higher education. Communication and cultural differences are typically cited as the most challenging aspects of any study abroad program. Students attempting to complete a healthcare program face sometimes insurmountable issues, as communication, cultural differences, and discrimination play a large role in providing quality patient care. This paper is a commentary on my experiences as a faculty member with various international students enrolled in healthcare programs in the southeastern United States. |
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| ISSN: | 2162-3104 2166-3750 |