Home Away from Home: International Students and their Identity-Based Social Networks in Australia

This paper explores the role of identity in helping international students form social networks at an Australian institution and how these networks contribute to creating a sense of home away. The findings suggest that international students form distinct social networks that are not necessarily sol...

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Main Authors: Catherine Gomes, Marsha Berry, Basil Alzougool, Shanton Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Journal of International Students 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of International Students
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Online Access:http://ojed.org/index.php/jis/article/view/493