The Chinese Students’ Motivations for their Higher Education in the U.S.

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The Chinese Students’ Motivations for their Higher Education in the U.S. Yanni Ping, Chiang-nan Chao, Yingchuan Wang, Frankie Changli Wang Abstract This study focuses on why Chinese students come to the U.S. for their higher education. This student population plays a vital role in American colleges and universities, and provides a much needed source of financial revenue. The results indicate that Chinese students are seeking education with a worldview and opt to break from the Chinese system of learning. This article seeks to offer both academicians and university administrators a better understanding of the reasons of these Chinese students, and contributes to the knowledge area extant on this population. Full Text: PDF DOI: 10.15640/jasps.v8n1a1