Academic and Living Experiences of International Female Students at a Saudi Higher Education Institution
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15805043Keywords:
Higher education in Saudi Arabia, international students, foreign students, university services, educational challengesAbstract
The current study aims to explore the living and educational experiences of international female students at a public university in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This study employed a descriptive methodology, utilizing a questionnaire to collect data. A total of 120 international female students participated in the research. The results indicated that the university experiences of the students were largely positive, with many expressing high levels of satisfaction regarding the services provided by the university. Additionally, the educational experiences of the international female students were reported to be favorable, with significant satisfaction reported for various academic services. However, the study identified financial challenges as one of the most significant difficulties faced by the participants. Notably, no differences in the results were observed based on demographic variables. The study concludes with several recommendations aimed at enhancing student services for non-local students at Saudi universities.
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