Student Experience in Completing Thesis and its Implications for International Students in Indonesia

Ermiati Ermiati; Restuning Widiasih; Yayat Suryati; Murtianingsih Murtianingsih

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.7367

Authors

Ermiati Ermiati Department of Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
Restuning Widiasih Department of Maternity Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
Yayat Suryati Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jendral Achmad Yani, Bandung, Indonesia
Murtianingsih Murtianingsih Department of Nursing, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Jendral Achmad Yani, Bandung, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7367

Keywords:

College, International student, Experience, Thesis

Abstract

Background: This study aims to explore student experiences in completing thesis courses and analyze the implications of these courses for international students.

Methods: This phenomenological research interviewed 18 students who had completed the thesis course. Data were collected through in-depth interviews to explore the experience of participants in completing the thesis. Data analysis was carried out using the Collazzi method.

Results: We found three main themes and nine sub-themes. The main themes include positive and negative support systems during the thesis, physical and psychological problems experienced by students during the thesis and learning & expectations in the thesis course.

Conclusion: The thesis has the potential for scientific development, impacts on students, psychological and suicidal ideation. Integrated mentoring services: academic and mental will be useful to prevent and overcome problems faced by Indonesian students and international students.

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