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Transições, Aprendizagens Biográficas e Identidades dos estudantes dos PALOP no Ensino Superior: um estudo longitudinal na Universidade de Lisboa
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'I feel different…' Learning experiences and identities of African students in higher education
Publication . Doutor, Catarina; Alves, Natália
Accessing higher education is a biographical learning experience for all students, which can promote transformations in individuals'identities. This article aims to investigate the implications of biographical learning experiences on the students' identities. We will explore African students' biographical learning experiences in Portuguese higher education and how they shaped their identities. Biographical learning and identity theoretical perspectives were adopted. This is a qualitative study that used biographical interviews with 22 African students enrolling at Portuguese higher education. The content analysis carried out has been organized into 2 themes: biographical learning experiences and identity transformations. The results of the study show that African students gained new knowledge and skills and became more independent and autonomous. They develop their self-confidence and open-mindedness through a new way of seeing the world. Thus, African students' experiences in higher education contributed to the formation and transformation of their identity.
“Looking for a better future”: examining African Portuguese-speaking students’ motivation to study in Portuguese higher education
Publication . Doutor, Catarina; Alves, Natália
Background/purpose. While the existing literature explores the internalization of higher education, a significant gap remains in comprehending the motivations behind international students choosing Portuguese higher education. This study aims to address this gap by examining the motivations of a specific group within Portuguese universities: international students from Portuguese speaking African countries. Materials/methods. The study was conducted with a qualitative approach using data obtained from biographical interviews with African Portuguese-speaking international students. The collected data were then analyzed according to content analysis. Results. The findings demonstrate that the students’ motivations for studying at Portuguese higher education institutions varied. Their reasons include the international reputation of Portugal, the quality of its education, upon recommendation from family members, the Portuguese language, lower tuition fees compared to their home institutions, cultural proximity, scholarship opportunities, and the perception of Portugal as a safe country.
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SFRH/BD/120463/2016