Promises made to me

Thomson, S. B. (2006). Promises made to me. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/1077800406288625

Title: Promises made to me
Author(s) or Creator(s): Thomson, S. Bruce
Date: 2006
Peer Reviewed?: Yes
Keywords: international students
marketing and education
poetry
Description: Universities across the globe have marketed their institutions in nondomestic markets to tap into the lucrative international student market. Higher education is big business, but I ask, "At what cost?" International students face many hurdles when studying away from home. Lack of friends, family, and cultural support is the first step that leads to a deep sense of isolation in many students. Most of these students do find friends and a support system, but for a few, the final price is a burden too heavy to bear. This poem was written after 10 months of my own experience as an international student and talking to other students about their concerns.
Publication Information: Thomson, S. Bruce. "Promises Made to Me." Qualitative Inquiry 12, no. 4 (2006): 819-821. doi: 10.1177/1077800406288625.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/1077800406288625
Type of Item: Literary Arts
Language: English
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