Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
School of Education
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
International graduate students have endured unique obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study explored the experiences of eight international graduate students from various countries and academic backgrounds. The following questions guided this study: (1) What were the experiences during the 2020 school year for international students throughout COVID- 19?; (2) What were the day-to-day experiences of international graduate students during COVID- 19?, and (3) How did the international graduate students cope and adjust as they lived through a pandemic? Analysis of the data demonstrated the impact on the international graduate students’ preconceived expectations of the academic and socio-cultural experiences, as well as their overall quality of life. This study also indicated that international graduate students are in fact resilient and are willing to succeed regardless of the challenges they encounter.
Date
8-28-2021
Recommended Citation
Albornoz Moraga, Carla, "A Continuous Adjustment: The Impact of COVID-19 on International Graduate Students" (2021). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 5658.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/5658
Committee Chair
Barrera, Estanislado S
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.5658
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, International and Comparative Education Commons