The Flip Side Of The Coin: An Organizational Scan Of Domestic Student Attitudes Towards Their International Counterparts

Abstract

This study was prompted by one institution’s decision to make Internationalization a strategic priority.  Through ongoing internal surveys of International students, it has been possible to gauge their impressions, attitudes and areas of concern.  However, on quick review of the literature, it became apparent that there is a dearth of research on how Domestic students view their International counterparts.  The researchers set out to redress this imbalance and from the insights gained put forward recommendations to strengthen social interaction; influence teaching practice and embed an Internationalization dimension into programme curricula.  The findings paint an optimistic picture for improving the learning experience for all students through planned and well thought out interventions.