An Exploratory Study of International Students Studying and Living in a Regional Area

Peter Townsend and Huay Jun Poh

Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, 2007, vol. 18, issue 2, 240-263

Abstract: The aim of this research is to explore the similarity and differences international students encounter while studying and living in a regional area of Australia as compared to their Asian homeland. This study builds on both academic and lifestyle issues previously identified in research and explores the international students' experiences on their academic adjustments while living in a regional area. The findings of this investigation identified three themes: education, finance, and culture. The analysis identified that students experience some level of difficulty at an initial stage but were positively accustomed to the local settings after a period of time. Finally, the findings in this paper are valuable to educational institutions, especially those of regional areas seeking to understand how international students behave and act when studying and living in a regional area. Additionally, this paper will also give prospective students an overall understanding of what to expect when they choose to study in a regional area in Australia.

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.1080/08841240802487411

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