PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES EXPERIENCED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Abstract

The study focuses on the perception of discriminationexperienced by foreign students studying in Central University. This study sought from the five Nigerian students studying in Central University the kinds of discriminatory challenges they faced as they pursued their studies, the impact it had on their studies and what could be done to mitigate it. The major findings of the study revealed that the Nigerian students had reported only a few instances of discrimination, with the majority occurring off campus. It also appeared that the effects was not detrimental to their identity and wellbeing. However, the few respondents who had been discriminated against saidit had not affected them in their education.The discrimination was fromfellow Ghanaian students and not the administration of the school per se. The Nigerian students also called for a reduction in their fees and an improvement in their academic and social facilities on campus. Despite this situation, the studentssaid they were happy with their overall academic experience and will recommend Central University to anyone.

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TETTEH, B (2021). PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES EXPERIENCED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/phenomenological-study-of-discriminatory-practices-experienced-by-foreign-students-in-ghanaian-tertiary-institutions-a-case-study-of-nigerian-students-studying-in-central-university

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TETTEH, BERNARD "PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES EXPERIENCED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY" Afribary. Afribary, 09 Mar. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/phenomenological-study-of-discriminatory-practices-experienced-by-foreign-students-in-ghanaian-tertiary-institutions-a-case-study-of-nigerian-students-studying-in-central-university. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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TETTEH, BERNARD . "PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES EXPERIENCED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY". Afribary, Afribary, 09 Mar. 2021. Web. 29 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/phenomenological-study-of-discriminatory-practices-experienced-by-foreign-students-in-ghanaian-tertiary-institutions-a-case-study-of-nigerian-students-studying-in-central-university >.

Chicago

TETTEH, BERNARD . "PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES EXPERIENCED BY FOREIGN STUDENTS IN GHANAIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS: A CASE STUDY OF NIGERIAN STUDENTS STUDYING IN CENTRAL UNIVERSITY" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 29, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/phenomenological-study-of-discriminatory-practices-experienced-by-foreign-students-in-ghanaian-tertiary-institutions-a-case-study-of-nigerian-students-studying-in-central-university