The Impact of International Students on the Netherlands
Alan Huang (10082921)
Daniel Stoker (12010146)
ES4E-1E
7/1/2013
The Impact of International Students
On the Netherlands
Introduction to Research Skills
Term 1
Dave van Ginhoven
Executive Summary
The topic researched was “the impact of international students on the Netherlands.” Through the research it was examined as to what effects foreign students have on the Netherlands: looking at their effects on Dutch students, universities and culture. The objective of this research was to assess current student trends. Methods utilized included desk research and interviews. The initial research plan was made to structure the research, in which keywords and stakeholders formulated guided the preliminary research. Upon discovering the project was feasible a basic interview was made consisting of 15 questions to inquire about student opinions of international students in The Hague University, which would be conducted in a semi-structured manner. Further detailed research was compiled, while jotting down detailed annotations. The interviews were recorded and arranged with 10 students individually. Thereafter the recordings were transcribed, with notes to compare and contrast the results. Upon evaluating the research it was found that the impact of international students does have an effect on the Netherlands. Based upon the findings the recommendation was made to that further research be conducted.
Introduction
More and more international students are coming to receive their higher education in the Netherlands. According to Nuffic’s Mobility Overview in 2012 there were 87,100 foreign students in the Netherlands (Mobility in Higher Education in the Netherlands: Overview 2012, 2012, p.5). Foreign students are a large part of the Netherlands, influencing Dutch society in several ways. The topic that will be discussed is the impact of international students in the Netherlands. The central question being asked is: What is the impact of international students
Daniel Stoker (12010146)
ES4E-1E
7/1/2013
The Impact of International Students
On the Netherlands
Introduction to Research Skills
Term 1
Dave van Ginhoven
Executive Summary
The topic researched was “the impact of international students on the Netherlands.” Through the research it was examined as to what effects foreign students have on the Netherlands: looking at their effects on Dutch students, universities and culture. The objective of this research was to assess current student trends. Methods utilized included desk research and interviews. The initial research plan was made to structure the research, in which keywords and stakeholders formulated guided the preliminary research. Upon discovering the project was feasible a basic interview was made consisting of 15 questions to inquire about student opinions of international students in The Hague University, which would be conducted in a semi-structured manner. Further detailed research was compiled, while jotting down detailed annotations. The interviews were recorded and arranged with 10 students individually. Thereafter the recordings were transcribed, with notes to compare and contrast the results. Upon evaluating the research it was found that the impact of international students does have an effect on the Netherlands. Based upon the findings the recommendation was made to that further research be conducted.
Introduction
More and more international students are coming to receive their higher education in the Netherlands. According to Nuffic’s Mobility Overview in 2012 there were 87,100 foreign students in the Netherlands (Mobility in Higher Education in the Netherlands: Overview 2012, 2012, p.5). Foreign students are a large part of the Netherlands, influencing Dutch society in several ways. The topic that will be discussed is the impact of international students in the Netherlands. The central question being asked is: What is the impact of international students
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