2023
DOI: 10.1002/psp.2743
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Drivers and trajectories of multinational migrations of West African international students

Marianne Garvik,
Marko Valenta

Abstract: This article focuses on international students from West Africa and their migration trajectories. Based on in‐depth interviews, we investigate the migration drivers and students' motivations to become international students. Building on the analytical framework of multinational stepwise migration, we also explore their aspirations, obstacles and coping strategies at different stages of their migratory paths. This study maintains that this form of international mobility is not solely driven by academic aspirati… Show more

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“…That was my main goal. [Larisse, 19 years, Mozambique, Computer Science and Engineering] Numerous studies have already underscored that international experience can enhance graduates' employment prospects (Garvik & Valenta, 2023). Therefore, the quality of education and value for money are crucial in their motivations (James-MacEachern & Yun, 2017;Shkoler & Rabenu, 2023;Wu & Hou, 2023) when seeking education abroad.…”
Section: Motivations To Study At the University Of Lisbonmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…That was my main goal. [Larisse, 19 years, Mozambique, Computer Science and Engineering] Numerous studies have already underscored that international experience can enhance graduates' employment prospects (Garvik & Valenta, 2023). Therefore, the quality of education and value for money are crucial in their motivations (James-MacEachern & Yun, 2017;Shkoler & Rabenu, 2023;Wu & Hou, 2023) when seeking education abroad.…”
Section: Motivations To Study At the University Of Lisbonmentioning
confidence: 99%