Understanding Student Mobility in Europe

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This book interprets student mobility in European higher education through an active dialogue among various disciplines and perspectives. It provides conceptual, methodological, pedagogical, and empirical foundations to enhance understanding of the student exchange experience. The text outlines guidelines and resources for approaching student mobility, emphasizing how students can benefit from cross-border education. By incorporating diverse voices from exchange students, international students, and highly skilled immigrants, it offers practical guidelines for intercultural curriculum development and assessment. The book presents insights, ideas, terminology, and resources aimed at maximizing the learning gains of this student population. Organized into three distinct parts, it first establishes the foundational framework for an interdisciplinary approach. It then explores the experiences of 50 sojourners in Portugal and the UK, examining practical applications through an interdisciplinary lens. Finally, it summarizes the implications of interdisciplinarity for student mobility in European tertiary education. This work is essential for academics, postgraduate students, education abroad practitioners, and policy-makers at various levels.