Honors Theses
Date of Award
2015
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Croft Institute for International Studies
First Advisor
Weixing Chen
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Through interviews conducted in Nanjing, China during Fall 2014, this thesis sought to examine Chinese students' motivations to study abroad in the U.S. and how those motivations have changed over time in the context of Chinese and U.S. policy since reform and opening. Research showed that since 1979, Chinese students have more freedom of choice and economic means to expand their study abroad opportunities. Until now, the United States has been Chinese students' primary destination of choice, but according to modern-day Chinese college students, other similarly developed countries are beginning to draw more and more Chinese students, who may choose countries like Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada in place of, or in addition to, the U.S. Furthermore, as Chinese students see more countries' study abroad programs as equal, they are more likely to consider more practical factors such as program costs, preferential visa policies, and existing connections within the country as they make their destination choices.
Recommended Citation
Bartel, Alison Elizabeth, "The Evolution of Chinese Students' Motivations to Study Abroad in the U.S." (2015). Honors Theses. 39.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/39
Accessibility Status
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Comments
A thesis presented in partial fulfillment of the requirements for completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies from the Croft Institute for International Studies and the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.