What cultural differences do Syrian refugees experience when studying in Europe?
Awabdeh, Melissa (2018)
Haaga-Helia ammattikorkeakoulu
2018
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018060412307
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2018060412307
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Today in 2018, we are facing the biggest refugee crisis since the Second World War. Millions of refugees have fled their homes due to the war in Syria and came to seek asylum in Europe. They have risked their lives to cross the Meditterreanean Sea to reach Europe. The majority of asylum seekers chose to stay in Germany, Sweden, Netherlands etc. Background information on why they chose these particular countries and the number of refugees in each country is presented.
Many decided to either continue or start new studies in Europe. The education systems between Europe and Syria are quite different and it wasn’t easy for refugees to adjust overnight. It is important for people working with refugees, to have an idea of the struggles they are going through.
The objective of this thesis is to present from a refugee’s point of view, the culture differences they experiences when coming to Euope. Not only differences in education, but also in everyday life.
A research was conducted interviewing refugee students studying in different countries in Europe. Each person explained the culture differences they went through and how they feel about coming to Europe. The results are presented in a summarized form.
Many decided to either continue or start new studies in Europe. The education systems between Europe and Syria are quite different and it wasn’t easy for refugees to adjust overnight. It is important for people working with refugees, to have an idea of the struggles they are going through.
The objective of this thesis is to present from a refugee’s point of view, the culture differences they experiences when coming to Euope. Not only differences in education, but also in everyday life.
A research was conducted interviewing refugee students studying in different countries in Europe. Each person explained the culture differences they went through and how they feel about coming to Europe. The results are presented in a summarized form.