CROSS-CULTURAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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Educational Experiences, International Students, Chinese Universities, Financial Aid Availability, Higher EducationAbstract
This article assessed the effect of financial assistance on the cross-cultural education of international students at Chinese higher education institutions. Chinese students studying abroad rose quickly because of economic growth, global participation, and more places to go to college. Even though there was an increase, there were concerns with educational, cultural, and student satisfaction. To tackle these concerns, the study analysed the influence of financial assistance on the academic interactions, social integration, and overall well-being of international students at Chinese universities. Quantitative research was utilised to achieve the study's objectives. Chinese schools gave international pupils a standardised questionnaire. After taking out the missing answers, 450 of the 550 questionnaires supplied were maintained for study. The questionnaire used a five-point Likert scale to gather demographic information and student perspectives on multicultural education and financial assistance. Researchers used secondary data to back up their real-world conclusions. Statistical analysis was done using Excel and SPSS 25. Descriptive statistics presented a general picture of the information, whereas factor analysis examined how the variables were put together. Students from whole world experiences in Chinese universities were closely linked to the availability of financial help. Kids who got financial help were able to do better in school, go on cultural trips, and get along better with their teachers and classmates. It also helped them deal with their money problems. Also, financial assistance helped with academic consistency, retention, and enrolment. The study concluded that financial help has a substantial influence on the learning and cultural experiences of international students of Chinese university.
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