Foreign Graduates Research Articles

Policy Implementation for Graduate Entrepreneurship in Hometowns: A Case Study from Hebei

Aims: The study aimed to investigate the publicity and implementation of national and local policies encouraging graduates to “start businesses in hometowns” and college students' awareness of these policies. Methodology: The study took college graduates majoring in foreign languages in Hebei Province, China, as the survey subjects. The research methods such as questionnaires and interviews were used to collect the data. Results: The results showed that governments are vigorously promoting relevant policies, but college students have low awareness of these policies and have higher demands for policy implementation. Based on the survey findings, several suggestions and countermeasures are put forward to help college students “start businesses in their hometowns”, including strengthening policy publicity and interpretation, improving market research and analysis capabilities, encouraging innovation and differentiated competition, strengthening entrepreneurship training and guidance, and improving the policy support system. Conclusion: Although the government has issued a series of policy measures to support returning to their hometowns to start businesses, there are still many challenges and shortcomings in the actual implementation process, such as a lack of policy publicity and interpretation, insufficient market research and analysis capabilities, a lack of entrepreneurship training and guidance, and a shortage of policy support system. Significance: The study is the first one in China to focus on foreign language graduates' perspectives and awareness of policy implementation of entrepreneurship in their hometown.

Академическая адаптация китайских аспирантов: проблемы коммуникативной компетентности

The relevance of the study is determined by new challenges in the field of organizing an effective multidimensional communicative process in which graduate students coming from the PRC to obtain a PhD diploma are immersed — this is the main result aimed at by foreign graduate students studying at a Russian university. To achieve the goal, a comprehensive study is conducted, including descriptive, associative methods, methods of synthesis and generalization, semantic and conceptual analysis. The conducted research shows that in the process of acquiring high-level communicative competence Chinese graduate students face a number of problems that cannot be solved without a special methodology adapted to the goals and objectives of graduate students. It seems promising to apply the solutions proposed by the author in educational practice to streamline the system of training and stages of academic adaptation of Chinese graduate students in Russian universities.

An Analysis on Digital Literacy Perceptions of Chinese Foreign Graduate Students in Academic Writing : Focusing on the Planning Academic Writing

An Analysis on Digital Literacy Perceptions of Chinese Foreign Graduate Students in Academic Writing : Focusing on the Planning Academic Writing

Exploring emoji use on Twitter among students of English as a foreign language

This study adopted a qualitative ethnographic approach to explore the factors influencing English as a foreign language undergraduate and graduate students’ emoji use in X (previously Twitter). To this end, a convenient sample of fifteen Twitter-using Saudi female undergraduate and graduate students at a Saudi University was recruited. Semi-structured interviews were used as data collection methods. The study revealed that there are some factors influencing emoji use. According to the study results, age impacts both emoji frequency and meaning. Moreover, it was found that different personas were exhibited by some participants, suggesting that they are much less reserved in English, which could influence their emoji use. Additionally, the results showed that different religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds can shape an individual’s perception and interpretation of emojis. The topic of discussion and the gender of the interlocutors were also mentioned as additional factors. The study thus provided insights into a rarely investigated area of research, which is the factors influencing English as a foreign language undergraduate and graduate students’ emoji use in online postings. Additionally, the study highlights the need to make an emoji function taxonomy, one that is adaptable both in versatility and applicability. Finally, the findings invite all academics to reconsider the rigidity of their anti-emoji beliefs, particularly relating to the students’ expected email etiquette practices.

Transformative Perspectives: Rethinking the Evaluation of Foreign Graduates’ Qualifications in Nigeria—Placebo or Panacea?

This paper explores the transformative perspectives surrounding the evaluation of foreign graduates’ qualifications in Nigeria, questioning whether current systems act as placebos or panaceas. Examining the authenticity and effectiveness of existing evaluation mechanisms, it delves into concerns about superficial criteria, the emphasis on academic credentials, and potential biases. Advocates for change call for holistic, transparent, and nuanced approaches that genuinely reflect the diverse talents of foreign-educated individuals. The author contemplates reforms to shift from symbolic gestures to meaningful instruments for workforce development. This nuanced discussion navigates the complexities of foreign qualification evaluation, stimulating a critical reevaluation of Nigeria’s current practices.

Japan’s Policies to Attract and Retain International Students: Economic and Migration Approaches

in Japan during and after graduation. The study showed that, although education has traditionally been one of the main directions of Japanese cultural diplomacy, in contemporary Japan attracting foreign students is also viewed as one of the ways to solve social problems and ensure sustainable economic growth. For example, it is assumed that foreign graduates of Japanese universities will partially compensate for the labor shortage in Japan, and will also play an important role in expanding Japanese business and strengthening its positions in regional and global markets. In order to attract foreign students, the government, universities and various organizations are taking comprehensive measures to provide them with support, ranging from simplifying the admission procedure, providing scholarships for study, providing extensive information support, to assisting with employment after graduation. At the same time, the study identifies the problems faced by foreigners, in particular foreign students, which significantly limit the massive influx of foreign specialists to Japan.

РЕАЛИЗАЦИЯ КОНЦЕПЦИИ «МЯГКОЙ СИЛЫ» ПРИ ОБУЧЕНИИ ИНОСТРАННЫХ СТУДЕНТОВ В РОССИИ (НА ПРИМЕРЕ ВОЛГГТУ)

The article examines the implementation of such “soft power” tools as language and education. Examples of “support” and “protection” of language in Russia and other countries are given. Education is one of the most effective tools of “soft power”, international practice is student mobility and admission of foreign students to study. The authors describe various forms of conducting classes with students for their integration into the Russian-speaking environment and acculturation. The article presents those approaches to working with foreign students that have a positive effect and demonstrate the implementation of the “soft power” policy. Thus, Russian language teachers actively use the excursion method in teaching Russian as a foreign language. Good results are obtained from working with foreign graduates who have now returned to their homeland and are employed in their specialty and have realized themselves professionally. The authors conclude that to implement the concept of “soft power” it is necessary to actively work with foreign graduates, promote the spread of the Russian language in the post-Soviet space, and expand the use of positive educational practices.

Aprendizagem do português, construção de identidade: um estudo de caso de um estudante paquistanês no Brasil

ABSTRACT Due to growing interest in less common languages, Portuguese as an additional language has seen a rise in popularity, particularly in academic settings. Despite this, research on foreign graduate students learning Portuguese in Brazil remains scarce. This study investigates the cultural and identity (re)construction of one such student. Grounded in Vygotsky’s (1978) theory and informed by the Sociocultural Theory of Second Language Development (Lantolf, 2013) and investment theory developed by Bonny Norton (1995), which emphasize identity and motivation, we explore the experiences of a foreign graduate student at a southern Brazilian public university. Our analysis reveals a complex interplay between language development and cultural integration, ultimately suggesting the participant achieved his academic and professional goals - including successful completion of Portuguese courses - through language proficiency. By recollecting Abdul’s Muslim identity, it becomes clearer how social identities are constructed and reconstructed in and from social interactions. This highlights the limitations of simplistic views about learning - they are far more intricate than we often realize. The interplay between social interactions, power dynamics, and language development becomes clear: these elements are fundamentally linked.

Problematic transition from residence permit for the purpose of studies to having an employment: Non-EU foreign students from post-Soviet countries and Czech immigration policy

The Czech Republic introduced a migration policy in 1999, and one of the newly emerged residence permits was for the purpose of studies. It allowed non-EU foreign nationals to study in the Czech Republic. However, its rationale was also associated with restricting the permanent settlement of non-EU international students in the country. The policy changed in 2006. However, even up to 2019, it remained challenging for international students to secure permanent residency. In particular, students from post-Soviet countries wanted to settle permanently and had to find a job before graduation to secure their stay. In 2019, the Czech Republic introduced a transitional period for non-EU foreign graduates, enabling them to stay in the country for nine months to find a job. However, despite the advantages, this was late compared to other European countries. This article discusses the situation of non-EU international students before 2019 and the difficulties they experienced due to the complicated transition process from residence permit for the purpose of studies to employee status.

Implementasi Kurikulum 2013 pada Pendidikan Vokasi di Indonesia

One of the problems with vocational education is the unpreparedness of graduates because they do not yet have competence in the world of work. Apart from that, local graduates are not yet able to compete with foreign graduates. The efforts made by the government are by innovating or developing the KTSP curriculum into the 2013 Curriculum. The 2013 Curriculum requires students to be more active and creative in the learning process. The 2013 curriculum that was developed is very appropriate to use because the indicators in the 2013 curriculum can familiarize students when they graduate. However, the implementation of the 2013 curriculum still experiences obstacles such as a lack of understanding by teaching staff regarding the 2013 curriculum which makes the learning process hampered

The Effect of Foreign and Domestic Graduate Degrees on the Earnings of Immigrants to the U.S.

Using a novel panel dataset of recent immigrants to the United States, we identify return migration rates and earnings trajectories for two immigrant groups: those with foreign graduate degrees and those who immigrate and acquire a U.S. graduate degree. We focus on immigrants (of both genders) to the United States who arrive in the same entry cohort and from the same country of birth over the period 2005–2015. In linked demographic and administrative data, we find that downward earnings trajectories are predictive of return migration for immigrants with degrees acquired abroad. Meanwhile, immigrants with U.S. graduate degrees experience mainly upward earnings mobility while in the United States, but we find that the return migrants in this population have earnings that, on average, are lower than their permanent counterparts.

Are women residents of surgical specialties at a higher risk of developing imposter syndrome?

BackgroundImposter syndrome is a chronic feeling of doubt leading to a sense of incompetence, which is common among trainees. However, little is known about the effect of gender on imposter syndrome among surgical trainees. MethodsAn online national survey was distributed to the surgical subspecialty residents between March and September 2022, including demographics, validated Clance Imposter Scale and a short questionnaire evaluating depression and anxiety. ResultsOf the participants self identified as women (264, 69.1%) and men (118, 30.9%) (response rate 36.4%), the prevalence of imposterism was higher among women trainees (97% vs. 86%; p ​< ​0.0001). Risk factors were being a gynecologist (156, 59%, p ​< ​0.0001), single (157, 59.7% p ​= ​0.007), having no dependents (233, 88.3% p ​= ​0.001), being a foreign graduate (24, 9.1%, p ​= ​0.024) and having feelings of anxiety (82, 31.1% p ​= ​0.012). When using multivariate logistic regression to adjust for these factors, the prevalence of imposter syndrome remained significantly higher among women. ConclusionWomen trainees belonging to various surgical fields are affected by Imposter syndrome. Residency programs should develop wellness programs and provide mentorship to address this condition.

대학원에 재학 중인 중국인 유학생들의 코로나로 인한 일상공간 변화 경험

대학원에 재학 중인 중국인 유학생들의 코로나로 인한 일상공간 변화 경험

The prevalence and dynamics of the test anxiety in foreign students before and within COVID-19 pandemic in Ukraine

Test anxiety (TA) is a psychological condition of a person’s distress before, during, or after a test or other assessment. The prevalence and dynamics of TA before and after COVID-19 pandemic in foreign graduate medical students in Bukovinian State Medical University (Ukraine) was investigated. After receiving informed consent 6 year foreign students: 234 on the eve of COVID-19 pandemic and 74 students in spring 2023 anonymously filled in the TA questionnaire (Sarason I.G., 1980), total points ≥ 12 signified presence of TA. The average level of TA before COVID-19 pandemic was 6,3±2,8 points, while later in 2023 it increased significantly to 8,0±3,8 points, p&lt;0,01. In 2023 more than 70% of students answered that they “feel very panicky when they have to take a surprise exam” and more than 30% of graduates when taking tests, find that “their emotional feelings interfere with their performance”. More than 48% of students answered, that they “find themselves thinking of the consequences of failing during test”. Physical manifestations of TA included positive answer for the question “I sometimes feel my heart beating very fast during important examinations” in 74% of students and in 38% of cases students struggle with excessive perspiration. Around 30% of students “usually get depressed” or deal with any gastrointestinal problems after important tests. Totally in 2023 34% of examined students demonstrated borderline or present TA as compared to 15% before (p&lt;0,02). Thus, TA causing somatic and/or psychological distress is present in every third medical foreign student and has significantly increased within COVID-19 pandemic period in Ukraine, that’s why it deserves more attention.

Институциональные практики работы с иностранными студентами как механизм их трудоустройства в российских и транснациональных компаниях за рубежом

The purpose of the article is to study the experience of the best practices of Russian corporations with the involvement of foreign students for internships; to develop proposals for improving the mechanisms of their employment in Russian and multinational companies abroad; to identify the main problems associated with the employment of foreign students, the organization of practice and internship. The prospects of the study lie in the consistent solution of the problem of qualitative migration growth and the performance of indicators of employment of foreign graduates.

A Study on the Learning Life Histories of Vietnamese Graduate Students Majoring in Korean Language

The study aims to understand personal changes experienced through Korean language learning and the significance of these changes to members of the new Korean Language and Culture Community by examining the life histories of foreign graduate students majoring in Korean language education and Korean literature. To this end, six Vietnamese students who are studying at a graduate school specializing in Korean language participated in this study and their life histories were examined, focusing on the development of their identities. The analysis focused on the (re)construction of identity in the learning processes of participants and showed that participants achieved complex identity development by learning and using Korean in various formal and informal contexts. In this study, changes were described in terms of improving Korean language skills, changing the self-image during early adulthood, and personal growth.

외국인 대학원생의 디지털 리터러시와 학술 발표 전략

This study aimed to examine the effect of foreign graduate students’ digital literacy competency on their performance of academic presentation strategies in a digital literacy environment. For digital literacy, Shin So-young and Lee Seung-hee’s (2019) “basic work utilization ability” measurement tool was used, and academic presentation strategy was measured by the internal consistency between the questions by modifying or supplementing the types and questions of Lee Da-heom and Kim Jihyun (2022). First, the digital literacy capacity of foreign graduate students is less sufficient than that of Korean graduate students. Second, foreign graduate students lack the ability to perform presentations using academic presentation strategies than Korean graduate students. Specifically, it was confirmed that foreign graduate student lacked the ability to perform presentations using strategies in the stage of presentation progress compared to Korean graduate students. Third, as the digital literacy of foreign graduate students improves, the academic presentation strategy can also improve. This study is meaningful in that the results confirmed that digital literacy is a necessary competency for successful academic presentations by foreign graduate students.

Dental implant issues: Forms and methods of education for international students

The article analyzes the experience of teaching the discipline "Dental implantation" to foreign students in Dentistry studying at the Chuvash State University in Cheboksary in the context of internationalization and digitalization of higher education. Forms and methods of teaching Dental implantation and international academic mobility of faculty members are proposed. Foreign students are active participants in the student scientific circle of the department "Dentist of the Future"; they take part in the annual International Student Conferences, tooth drawing competitions "Da Vinci's Tooth", All-Russian festivals of students and youth "Man. Citizen. Scientist". The authors emphasize the significance of professional and communicative competencies denistry teachers. The teachers of the department are members of the International Club of Implantologists - International team for Implantology. In 2019 in Valletta on Malta the first summit “World Women's Implantology Communities WIN EMEA” took place, and in May the University of Bern in Switzerland hosted a symposium in honor of Professor Daniel Buser “20 Years of Progress in Implant Dentistry”. The teachers of the department took part in these events. The main emphasis in the programs was placed on the active use of digital technologies in dental implantation, teaching discipline at the university using international standards. Internet resources allow you to check tasks for the teacher. For more than ten years, online testing has been carried out to monitor and assess the level of knowledge, skills and abilities of students in this discipline. The department tests students in Online Test Pad. Computer tools and technologies are used to help educate dentistry students. To improve the quality of diagnosis and treatment, digital technologies for virtual examination and treatment are used: computed tomography, intraoral scanning, data collection and planning methods, CAD / CAM technology, tools and materials for 3D production. The department is aware that foreign graduates will represent Russian education in their country, and seeks to transfer knowledge using digital technologies, international standards and experience. Uniting efforts with foreign colleagues improves the quality of work with foreign students and develops competitiveness of university alumni.

New employment options for foreign language graduates based on the Sino-Russian development model of ecommerce

The development of information, network and communication technology has provided technical support for crossborder business cooperation. Crossborder business accelerates the global commodity circulation. The emergence of ChinaRussia ecommerce model not only provides a broader market for import and export trade of enterprises, but also brings choices for the foreign language graduate students. An increasing number of highlevel multilingual talents are needed in Crossborder ecommerce (CBEC) field. Therefore, the target and mode of cultivation of such talents should be adjusted so as to satisfy the requirement to promote ChinaRussia economic and trade cooperation. This paper discusses the prospects of CBEC between China and Russia based on the situation of SinoRussian ecommerce trade. The SWOT analysis will be used to analyze the employment situation of foreign language majors. The problems that exist in the employment of students in the field of CBEC, and practical methods for improving the quality of training specialists for this field are considered.

Higher Education Exports Before and After Covid

Historically, the higher education system in countries belonging to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Developing (OECD), a grouping of advanced economies, and especially in the United States, has been a magnet for foreign students, both graduate and undergraduates. Graduate students tend to be supported by teaching and research assistantships from the hosting university and do not generate direct revenues for the hosting institution. They do contribute to the economy with their productivity in research projects and with their private consumption. In contrast, most undergraduate foreign students pay fees and tuition which are often higher than those paid by local domestic students. The difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition and fees captures the “price” differential between local domestic students and their foreign counterparts. The latter undergraduate group generates foreign exchange revenues for the country in which the hosting institutions are located. These revenues constitute export revenues although the export is “consumed” in the hosting countries, unlike corn exports consumed at destination in the importing market. Foreign students in OECD countries come predominantly from Asian countries. This discussion abstracts from interstate trade which occurs when a university student from a given state studies in another state. Here, we only consider foreign buyers of U.S. education services.