Academic and Practical Information Seeking Behaviours and Needs of International Students at Pre-arrival and Arrived (First Year) Stages

Rawlinson, S. 2023. Academic and Practical Information Seeking Behaviours and Needs of International Students at Pre-arrival and Arrived (First Year) Stages.

TitleAcademic and Practical Information Seeking Behaviours and Needs of International Students at Pre-arrival and Arrived (First Year) Stages
AuthorsRawlinson, S.
TypeProject report
Abstract

This project examined the pre-arrival and just arrived information seeking behaviours and needs of international students at the University of Westminster. Through a series of focus groups, the report identifies a number of academic- and living-related behaviours and needs. Throughout, suggestions for remedial action or improvement are made.

KeywordsInternational student
Information seeking
Academic needs and behaviours
Living needs and behaviours
Year2023
Publication dates
PublishedApr 2023

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