The future plans and dilemmas of Chinese students studying in Hungary: A narrative analysis

Li, Xueyan; Primecz, Henriett

doi:10.1556/204.2021.00015

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“…Additionally, there is a growing number of fee-paying Chinese students. Li and Primecz (2021) suggested that Chinese students studying in Hungary contribute to the development of beneficial networks between Hungary and China. Hungary, a non-English speaking nation, is seeing an increase in Chinese students for a variety of reasons: (1) the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship promotes proficiency in both English and Hungarian, a critical component of international educational mobility; (2) the majority of Hungarian educational institutions offer language-training programmes to assist international students who do not meet language requirements to begin their academic studies and thus provide a 'bridge', with particular emphasis on incoming Chinese students, in relation to becoming acquainted with the necessary academic skills and adjusting to the local culture; (3) the Hungarian education platform promotes academic mobility to other European regions and the entire world through programmes such as the CEMS Master's in International Management (CEMS Global Alliance).…”

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qualitative exploration of the socioeconomic status and motivations of Chinese students in Hungary

Primecz

2023

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Surprisingly little research has been conducted on Chinese students in Hungary, despite their growing number. Education has gradually become a crucial element in attaining higher socioeconomic status, so it is vital to understand such students’ socioeconomic backgrounds and motivation for studying in Central Eastern Europe. Applying cultural mobility theory, this article explores students’ family backgrounds and motivations for pursuing tertiary education in Hungary. Twenty-six narrative interviews were conducted and analysed using grounded theory method. The results indicate that three important factors influenced lower-middle-class Chinese students’ choices to study in Hungary: the constraints of reality, educational aspirations, and a desire for self-expression. Working-class or lower-middle-class families were required to make compromises for their children to study abroad because their financial means limited the opportunity for international study. Therefore, education in a relatively low-cost country like Hungary became an option. This research contributes to current theories of educational mobility by offering fresh understandings about students with a lower-middle class SES, the influx of working-class Chinese students into Hungary, as well as the relationship between upward social mobility and studying internationally. The recommendations for policymakers in China and Hungary made in this paper enable the development of practicable strategies for enhancing learning environments, producing positive educational outcomes, fostering equitable education systems, and ameliorating the impact of a lower SES background on educational and social mobility.

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qualitative exploration of the socioeconomic status and motivations of Chinese students in Hungary

Primecz

2023

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“…Since 2011, China has been Germany's top source of international students, and the number has increased annually. During the winter semester of 2020/21, approximately 40,000 Chinese students were enrolled in German universities [ 2 ]. The increasing influx of international students is regarded as a significant cultural and economic contribution to the host country [ 3 , 4 ].…”

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Deciphering dynamic interactions among multidimensional psychological motivations, academic performance, and sociocultural adjustment: The critical influence of excessive WeChat use

Pang,

Ke,

Zhang

2024

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Understanding the Chinese Early Career Self-Initiated Expatriates in Hungary: Insights from a two-step-migration pathway and alter native career trajectories

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To gain a comprehensive understanding of the career trajectories of Chinese self-initiated expatriates (SIEs) in Hungary over time, this study was conducted as exploratory research. The thesis follows the framework of the "two-step migration pathway and alternative career trajectories", which establishes a connection between the concept of expatriation and the specific journey taken by individuals from being international students to becoming early career self-initiated expatriates, as well as compares the career outcomes of Chinese self-initiated expatriates with individuals holding Chinese and Hungarian credentials. The subsequent section presents the new scientific findings, organised into the literature review and empirical article. 1. Literature review (Understanding the Early Career Self-Initiated Expatriation: A Review and Directions for Future Research): utilising both the functionalist and interpretivist approaches, the study explores the characteristics of early-career SIEs, which delves into their transitional experiences, their inclination towards novelty and innovation, and the limited consideration given to familiarity. The expatriation motives are analysed from the perspective of structural factors, organisational aspects, and individual abilities. 2. Three empirical articles: following to the structure of the "two-step migration pathway and alternative career trajectories" framework. 2.1 A qualitative exploration of the socioeconomic status and motivations of Chinese students in Hungary: Three important factors influenced lower-middle-class Chinese students’ choices to study in Hungary: the constraints of reality, educational aspirations, and a desire for self-expression.  The socioeconomic status of Chinese students studying in Hungary is lower than that of those studying in Anglo-Saxon or other Western countries  Those with scholarships and tuition-fee payers were not socially distinct groups because both were financially constrained  Their international studies represented a conscious step towards their economic, social, and cultural advancement, and childhood hobbies and extracurricular activities contributed to their upward mobility as well. 2.2 Career Trajectories of Self-Initiated Early Career Chinese Expatriates in Hungary: two-step migration pathway perspective? The participants had three options for their early career after studying in Hungary: repatriation, remaining, or moving to another European country.  The decision whether to repatriate or remain is heavily influenced by relational factors, particularly family concerns related to the Confucianism  The decision between repatriation and mobility is heavily influenced by work requirements  The decision between remaining and mobility were often influenced by actual language proficiency 2.3 Does Local Education Matter in Semi-periphery country? Comparative Analyses of Early Career Chinese Self-initiated Expatriates in Hungary: The findings reveal two distinct types of early-career Chinese SIEs with Chinese credentials in Hungary: those using their Hungarian experience as a stepping stone for long-term career mobility and those who perceive it as beneficial for their career objectives. Chinese SIEs with Hungarian credentials can also accumulate career capital, but their futures remain more uncertain. The findings also reveal the impact of gaining qualifications in Hungary, for Chinese SIEs with different credentials did not have a clearly defined career path.  Chinese SIEs with strong Chinese credentials exhibit autonomy in their career decisions. They view their international experiences in Hungary as a means to autonomously shape their future careers in other European countries.  Chinese SIEs with lower Chinese credentials demonstrate high levels of self-efficacy, indicating their expectation of their competence improvement. They believe that their experiences in Hungary contribute to their competence, which will benefit their careers.  Although some of the Chinese SIEs with Hungarian credentials have uncertain future, they still have a strong perception of the cultural and social accumulation.

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The future plans and dilemmas of Chinese students studying in Hungary: A narrative analysis

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

qualitative exploration of the socioeconomic status and motivations of Chinese students in Hungary

qualitative exploration of the socioeconomic status and motivations of Chinese students in Hungary

Deciphering dynamic interactions among multidimensional psychological motivations, academic performance, and sociocultural adjustment: The critical influence of excessive WeChat use

Understanding the Chinese Early Career Self-Initiated Expatriates in Hungary: Insights from a two-step-migration pathway and alter native career trajectories

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