Abstract
This study explores the perceptions of Saudi EFL students on studying English at the American Universities. The study sample comprises 396 Saudi learners' whose classroom experience, social and academic interactions in a foreign learning environment, and the challenges that they encounter throughout their academic career form the dataset. The study uses an explanatory mixed-method design to gather the data through a survey and focused group discussion. Findings show that (i) Saudi learners have highly positive perceptions regarding course evaluation and the quantum of learning in the USA; (ii) there are no differences in perceptions according to gender; (iii) there are significant differences in the perceptions of the Master students compared to the other majors; (iv) no difference was reported in Saudis' perception on course evaluation attributed to different majors; (v) and, finally, that university-affiliated Saudi students outperformed those who were not-university affiliated in both course evaluation as well as language learning. This study is of significance to learners and teachers as they prepare to take up academic courses abroad.
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