Problems Faced by Overseas Research Students

Authors

  • Thiagarajan Sakthivel Centre for Drug Delivery Research, The School of Pharmacy, 29/39, Brunswick Square, London WC 1N 1AX, UK

Keywords:

Overseas students, Learning culture, Dcotoral studies, Language

Abstract

Studying as an overseas research student is a challenging experience. Both overseas students and their supervisors are likely to encounter problems due to differences in culture, language and expectations. The experience of studying overseas can be made easier if the supervisor and especially the student make themselves aware of the problems which can make studying overseas difficult. This essay outlines some of the issues overseas research students may encounter while studying overseas from the viewpoints of both students and supervisors. Although demanding, studying as an overseas research student can ultimately be enlightening and invaluable.

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Published

23-08-2003

How to Cite

Sakthivel, T. (2003). Problems Faced by Overseas Research Students. Pharmacy Education, 3(4). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/52

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (2003)

Section

Research Article

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