Korean Students in the United States

Authors

  • Hanna Kim

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.64.8557

Keywords:

International and Foreign Students, Asia, South Korea, Koreans studying abroad, competitive advantage, globalization, socioeconomic trend, Korean international students, job opportunity in Korea, name value of US higher education, ranking, study abroad experience, English

Abstract

Ongoing globalization efforts in Korean society have increased the value of a U.S. college education, giving applicants the greatest competitive edge in the job-searching process. Diverse cultural experience and a sound understanding of the English language are a few of many benefits of studying in the U.S.--qualities Korean corporations are looking for in prospective employees. As the number of Korean students seeking U.S. college degrees continues to escalate, it is imperative that they become able to utilize the opportunities granted by such an experience.

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Published

2011-03-25

How to Cite

Kim, H. (2011). Korean Students in the United States. International Higher Education, (64). https://doi.org/10.6017/ihe.2011.64.8557

Issue

No. 64: Summer 2011

Section

Internationalization Issues

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