Research on Chinese overseas students’ choice to study in the United States and their preference to stay there after graduation

Absztrakt (kivonat)

Driven by globalization, there are more and more Chinese students studying abroad, so it is meaningful to research on why are they choosing to study abroad and why they prefer to stay abroad after graduation. I take the United States as an example to analyze my topic. I did online interviews via Skype towards Chinese overseas students studying in the United States to collect information. The analysis of data indicates the reasons why are Chinese overseas students making choice to go abroad, why are they choosing the United States, and their decision after graduation. The research and conclusion can help to better understand the choices of students as well as motives, driving forces, and incentives behind them. Moreover, the analysis provides insights to those Chinese students who are planning to study abroad, to gain the experience to make the decision before going abroad and their future after their graduation.