Adjustmen, characteristics and everyday life of the Gulf states students in Jordanian Universities

Abstract EN

This study aims at exploring the experiences of the Gulf States undergraduate students in the Jordanian universities regarding cultural differences and adjustments, their problems, differences of the study systems, motivational factors in selecting a Jordanian university, future plans, opinions about the standards of education, and the students’ relations with the local community.

Structure interviews were conducted with six hundred Gulf States undergraduate students from Kuwait, Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Oman.

The findings of the study reveal that although students experience some difficulties, adjusting is made easier through their interaction with the local people as well as with Jordanian students.

In addition, the respondents indicate the friendly nature of the Jordanian students as an asset that helped them adjusting well with the local community.

Moreover, the presence of the Gulf States students at Jordanian universities helped them in gaining much education and experiences.

The study recommends greater cooperation between universities, ministries of education and culture, the higher council of youth, and the concerned embassy to make their stay in Jordan easier and more valuable.