Understanding the experiences and concerns of a multi-national cohort of first year students

Abstract

Student diversity within British universities is increasing as the number of international enrolments rises. In spite of these demographic changes there is limited research into specific needs particular nationalities and how these compare to the requirements of home students. This paper attempts to compare the experiences, concerns and learning difficulties of a group of first year students of British, Irish, Cypriot and Greek nationality, in order to develop effective and inclusive teaching strategies for an internationally diverse student cohort.