INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PREPARATION: MINIMISING RISK AND FURTHERING SECURITY

Abstract

The decision to undertake study in a foreign land is accompanied by risk. Influenced by Beck‘s notion of the risk society and underpinned by recent work concerning international student security, the views of university staff in Australia are presented to further understanding of the importance of preparing for an international education. The preparation period is considered to extend from pre-departure in the students‘ country of origin, through to arrival in the host country and orientation at their chosen education institution. It is argued that a lack of preparation may increase risk and that international student security is associated with knowledge and preparedness that assists the maintenance of student agency in the host country.

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