Returnees, student-migrants and second chance learners: Case studies of positional and transformative outcomes of Australian international education

Returnees, student-migrants and second chance learners: Case studies of positional and transformative outcomes of Australian international education

• Robertson, Shanthi School of Global Studies. Social Science and Planning and School of Management, RMIT University, Australia
• Hoare, Lynnel School of Global Studies. Social Science and Planning and School of Management, RMIT University, Australia
• Harwood, Aramiha School of Global Studies. Social Science and Planning and School of Management, RMIT University, Australia

Compare: A Journal of Comparative Education, 41(5), 685-698, 2011

Routledge

2011

• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QK Hong Kong Students Overseas

Outcomes International Education Australia Qualitative Case Studies Transnational Higher Education Hong Kong University Education & Educational Research

• Hong Kong
• Australia

• 1997.7 onwards

• Post-Secondary Education

There is a clear need for new research into the work and life outcomes for graduates of Australian international education. Drawing upon divergent post-study transitions, this article aims to present a multi-faceted, qualitative foundation for the consideration of both positional and transformative impacts of international education on graduates' post study lives and careers. We compare three divergent study and life pathways for international students via three case studies of different models of Australian international and transnational education provision. The findings show that positional and transformative outcomes were often intertwined in surprising ways in participants' stories. The pathways that they followed after graduation were strongly influenced by their engagement with international education as a life as well as a learning experience. All three case studies also suggest that concepts of the prestige of the Western degree need further consideration.
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http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/03057925.2011.562369]

• English

Journal Articles

• 03057925

• 10.1080/03057925.2011.562369

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2014-07-11