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International Mobility and Educational Desire: Chinese Foreign Talent Students in Singapore
This book examines the Singapore government’s controversial practice of recruiting students from China and granting them full scholarships on the condition of a service “bond”. It offers detailed ethnographic accounts of the Chinese “foreign talent” students’ educational and cross-cultural experiences in Singapore to illustrate the complex intersections between international mobility and educational desire. In doing so, the book presents contemporary Singapore society’s concerns over immigration and cross-cultural encounters from a unique perspective.
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Insightful look at Chinese students' Singapore experience.
Who is this book for?
If you're curious about international education and migration, this book offers a fascinating ethnographic perspective. It dives into the real stories of Chinese students in Singapore, revealing their dreams, challenges, and cultural encounters. Perfect for those interested in global mobility, education policies, and cross-cultural dynamics.
