Abstract
COVID -19 is a recent pandemic that has affected all sectors of the economy, including higher education. The magnitude of the pandemic in the education sector has been diverse, with many disruptions being evidenced. The pandemic has particularly disrupted learning across the world due to the closure of schools. The international students have been adversely affected owing to their precarious situation. This literature review study explored how COVID 19 affected international students in the US. The study identified that the closure of on-site educational instructions coupled with international travel restrictions left international students in precarious situations where they were not learning but the international students could not travel back home. This had trickle-down negative effects on their finances/budget and emotions. The move to e-learning put the international students at a disadvantage as it amplified inequality in the education sector, Based on these devastating impacts, the study recommends the need for policy and practice changes to protect international students from such devastating impacts in the future.
Highlights
The study identified that the closure of on-site educational instructions coupled with international travel restrictions left international students in precarious situations where they were not learning but the international students could not travel back home
The education sector is ubiquitous in every economy owing to its role in imparting appropriate knowledge and skills to the populace, which is critical for the improvement of the economy and the society in totality
Challenges emerge and negatively impact the access and quality of education; the most recent challenge to the sector is the novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) which was first identified in Wuhan China in December 2019 (WHO, 2020)
Summary
The education sector is ubiquitous in every economy owing to its role in imparting appropriate knowledge and skills to the populace, which is critical for the improvement of the economy and the society in totality. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended frequent hand-washing, wearing face masks, avoiding touching ones’ face, physical distances, and avoiding mass gatherings and assemblies (WHO, 2020). In light of these recommendations, many countries around the globe suspended in-person educational instruction and adopted the remote learning model of delivery. According to UNESCO, about 186 countries had shut down their educational institutions affecting about 74% of enrolled learners on the planet. These unprecedented COVID-19 coping measures have had considerable impacts on the education sector as identified by studies such as DePietro et al, (2020). This systematic review singles out international education, exploring how COVID-19 impacted international students in the U.S
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