Why so Many Chinese Students Come to the U.S. for their Higher Education
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https://doi.org/10.24203/ajeel.v6i3.5306Keywords:
International students, Chinese students in U.S.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.
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