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Thriving in the Face of Adversity: Mapping Experiences of International Students in a South African Higher Education Institution
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Nwokedi, Peace Ginika; Khanare, Fumane Portia M. K. – Journal of Comparative and International Higher Education, 2020
This study uses the agentic capability theory of Albert Bandura (Bandura 2009; 2012) as its lens to explore international students' experiences in a South African higher educational institution. The agentic capability theory "adopts an agentic perspective toward human development, adaptation, and change" (Bandura 2006:164). This implies…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Students, Educational Experience, Educational Environment
Sense of Belonging and Student Success: An Analysis of Student Experiences in South African Universities
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Williams, Theresa – ProQuest LLC, 2012
Retention and graduation are major challenges in South African higher education institutions. These phenomena are especially troubling among Black and Colored (BC) students at both historically advantaged and historically disadvantaged institutions. The retention and graduation rates of these groups are disturbingly low compared to those of White…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Universities, College Students