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Abstract
Cross-border education provides evidence about international student destination choice including the push and pull model of international student choice. The research upon which this article is based, into Brazilian students’ decisions to study at universities in the United Kingdom, reveals some particular barriers such as cost, negative past relationships and family ties, and recommends raising awareness and a context-sensitive approach to enhance an interest in studying in the United Kingdom.
Keywords Brazilian students, student destination choice
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Author biography
Monika Foster is a Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, UK. Monika’s research interests lie in the linguistic, academic and cultural challenges faced by international students in cross-border education. She has published widely on the topic in the United Kingdom and internationally. She is a reviewer for a number of journals and has recently joined SEDA’s Papers Committee.
