Over the last 20 years, there has been a significant surge in the number of international students across the globe, and this trend is expected to continue. It is crucial to comprehend the factors that contribute to the satisfaction of such students as it plays a crucial role in shaping their well-being, mental health, and academic progress. To explore this further, we will be combining global research data from the International Student Barometer (ISB) with the experience gained from two very distinct higher education institutions in Europe and Canada, both using the ISB as a tool for informed data-driven decision-making. The goal of our session is to gain a deeper understanding of what makes students happy and its implications on future recommendations to prospective international students.
Next to Nannette Ripmeester, this pre-recorded EAIE 2023 session will feature two other speakers who will share their expertise. Kellie McMullin has been managing outbound mobility programs at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) for the past 10 years and in this role works with students directly and witnesses the impact their mobility programmes have on their life. Eeva Liinamo-Liukku is a skilled business and marketing professional experienced in the ‘export’ of education, commercialisation of university services, partnership management as well as product and service marketing at Aalto University in Finland.
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The theme for the 2023 EAIE Conference is ‘Connecting currents’, which pays tribute to Rotterdam’s rich maritime heritage and recognizes the vital role that water plays in the city, both as a source of economic opportunity and a potential danger. Rotterdam is known as the gateway to Europe, where the river meets the sea, and people from all walks of life converge. In a similar way, international education facilitates connections between various areas of knowledge, expertise, cultures, and ideas. The issues that international educators tackle are diverse and dynamic, ranging from virtual learning to climate change, multilingualism to geopolitics. ‘Connecting currents’ is an invitation to explore and comprehend the complex world we live in, drawing inspiration and learning from our diverse and thriving community.