The Experiences of Students from Refugee Backgrounds at Universities in Australia: Reflections on the Social, Emotional and Practical Challenges

Joyce, Andrew; Earnest, Jaya; Mori, Gabriella De; Silvagni, Genevieve Yolanda

doi:10.1093/jrs/feq001

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“…Recent Australian research has shown that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are confronted by a complex web of factors that influence students' decisions to withdraw from higher education (Joyce et al, 2010). Other studies have demonstrated that early engagement of students with their studies and campus community life can lead to greater psychosocial well-being, student satisfaction, better performance and improved retention rates within the university (Earnest, Housen & Gillieatt, 2007;Silburn et al, 2010).…”

Section: Refugee Youth In Australiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Are Universities Responding to the Needs of Students from Refugee Backgrounds?

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Joyce²,

Mori

et al. 2010

Australian Journal of Education

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Although many Australian universities have been proactive in responding to students' diverse needs through orientation and support programs, very little is known about programs needed for the successful transition of students from refugee backgrounds into tertiary study. Facilitating the early engagement of students with their studies and campus life is linked to greater student satisfaction, improved retention rates and better educational outcomes. One of the challenges that academics face is the paucity of research on the learning styles and academic needs of African and Middle Eastern students from refugee backgrounds. This paper reports on a needs analysis undertaken with a group of students from refugee backgrounds in Victoria and Western Australia, using in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Participants reported that current support systems and programs are inadequate or non-existent and that many feel disadvantaged compared to Australian-born and international students. The article concludes with recommendations on how universities can better respond to the needs of students from refugee backgrounds.

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Section: Refugee Youth In Australiamentioning

confidence: 99%

Are Universities Responding to the Needs of Students from Refugee Backgrounds?

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Joyce²,

Mori

et al. 2010

Australian Journal of Education

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“…12-13), social isolation, information and support (Ebert and Heublein 2017;Levantino 2016, p. 90), gaps in the educational biography (Ebert and Heublein 2017, p. 32) and residential status as possible central challenges for access to and success in higher education in Germany (Apolinarski and Poskowsky 2013;Morris-Lange 2017). Trauma (Joyce et al 2010) and residence obligations for asylum seekers are examples of additional hindrances for (prospective) students with the experience of forced migration.…”

Section: Specific Challenges On the Way To Higher Education For Refugmentioning

confidence: 99%

A New Aspect of Internationalisation? Specific Challenges and Support Structures for Refugees on Their Way to German Higher Education

Berg

2018

European Higher Education Area: The Impact of Past and Future Policies

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“…Research by Joyce, Earnest, de Mori and Silvagni (2010) report that school-related challenges and language acquisition can predict poor adaptation during refugee children's resettlement. A study in Australia by Earnest, Joyce, de Mori and Silvagni (2010) indicates that academic institutions are not providing enough orientation and support to students from refugee backgrounds.…”

Section: The Role Of Education In Refugee Children's Resettlementmentioning

confidence: 99%