Financial Barriers/Constraints
What term describes the additional fees charged to international students for services such as visa processing, international student orientation, and health insurance?
a) Administrative fees
b) Tuition fees
c) Housing fees
d) Enrolment fees
Administrative Fees
What is the term for the legal authorization that allows international students to work on or off-campus during their studies?
a) Work Permit
b) Employment Visa
c) Study Permit
d) Residency Permit
Study Permit
What is the term for the additional deposit paid by international students when renting accommodation, often due to a lack of credit history in the host country?
a) Tenancy Agreement
b) Rental Bond
c) Key Money
d) Holding Deposit
Rental Bond
This term refers to the medical condition or emergency situation that international students may experience while studying abroad, requiring immediate medical attention
a) Health Crisis
b) Medical Emergency
c) Critical Incident
d) Health Trauma
Medical Emergency
Which of the following programs facilitates interactions between international students and local residents to promote cultural understanding?
a) Study abroad programs
b) Student exchange programs
c) Language immersion programs
d) Cultural immersion programs
Cultural Immersion Programs
What is the term for the financial obstacle faced by master's level international students who are ineligible for certain scholarships or grants reserved for citizens or permanent residents of the host country?
Financial Aid Gap
Financial Exclusion/Financial Discrimination
What term describes the practice of international students returning to their home countries upon completing their studies abroad?
a) Brain Drain
b) Repatriation
c) Reverse Migration
d) Return Migration
Return Migration
What common requirements do many landlords in Canada demand from International students making it difficult for them to secure housing without a local guarantor.
Proof of income
Security deposit/ Rental Bond
Credit History
Rental References
Despite the availability of healthcare coverage, International students in Canada may face barriers to accessing medical care due to which factors?
Cultural differences
Language Barriers
Lack of familiarity with Healthcare System
Insurance coverage limitations
Although acculturation stress is universal among international students, the severity of acculturation stress is potentially far greater in Asian international students who study in Western countries.
True or False
True
Which factor often complicates the financial situation of international students due to the varying costs of living and currency exchange rates?
a) Visa regulations
b) Tuition fees
c) Fluctuating exchange rates
d) Health insurance costs
Fluctuating Exchange Rates
International students may face obstacles in finding internships and job opportunities due to factors such as visa restrictions and ................
Cultural Differences
Language proficiency
Lack of qualifications
Cultural differences
Financial constraints
Tenancy Laws
International students in Canada may experience stress, loneliness and mental health challenges due to which factors?
Academic pressure
Cultural adjustment
Separation from family and friends
Financial Constraints
One reason that Asian international students experience severe acculturation stress in Western countries is because these students come from………………….. cultures.
a) Individualist
b) Collectivist
Collectivist
Some international students face financial barriers and constraints while pursuing education abroad. What term describes the type of financial assistance specifically targeted towards international students to help alleviate tuition costs and living expenses?
International student scholarships or financial aid for international students.
These skills such as communication, problem solving, and teamwork can be applied across various jobs and industries. What are the known as?
Transferrable Skills
What is the term for the temporary accommodation provided by universities for international students upon their arrival in the host country, typically before securing permanent housing?
a) Temporary Housing
b) Transitional Accommodation
c) Welcome Residency
d) Orientation Lodging
Transitional Accommodation
Understanding the healthcare system of a host country is crucial for international students. What term refers to the orientation sessions or workshops provided by universities to educate international students about accessing healthcare services in their new environment?
The term that refers to the orientation sessions or workshops provided by universities to educate international students about accessing healthcare services in their new environment is "healthcare orientation" or "healthcare workshops”.
The ……………………. is one of the common challenges confronted by international students which can manifest in different ways including difficulty understanding lectures, expressing thoughts and ideas clearly in written or spoken form, and engaging in conversations with peers and professors.
Language Barriers
What are some future solutions for financial barriers and constraints for international students? Please suggest 5.
What are some future solutions for career development for International Students in Canada? Please suggest 5.
What are some future solutions for student housing problems in Canada? Please suggest 2.
What are some solutions that can be implemented to mitigate international student challenges with healthcare system in Canada? Please suggest 3?
Improved access and navigation (how to make appointments, what facilities are available, guiding their access during orientation, on campus health clinic to address language barriers, exposure to translation and interpretation assistance).
Cultural Competency Training (needs to be added to curriculum for healthcare professionals).
Tele- Health Solutions/ Virtual Health
Policy Advocacy (to address systemic barriers to healthcare access for international students)
The phenomenon experienced by international students when they return to their home country and encounter difficulties readjusting to their own culture is called …………………….
Reverse Culture Shock