J. Maddalena, London Metropolitan University
Abstract
The number of international students in stressful financial situations has been increasing and many found it difficult to support week-to-week at London Metropolitan University. However, very little empirical research has been carried out to investigate the financial situation of overseas students undertaking undergraduate, post-graduate, and master courses at London Metropolitan University. The specific aims of the study were to collect data on sources of income and support during the university experience and on relevant expenditure items, and determine the extent to which there was a variation between different categories of students and to inform the London Metropolitan University sector’s regarding assistance to financially disadvantaged students. The group of students based on a sample of 12 students to a survey by questionnaire with 20 questions conducted in 29th of October 2008. The present report provides a detailed analysis of the findings and contains the data from the questionnaire. Results of the assessment showed significant differences between overseas students. This report reveals the difficult financial circumstances of many international university students and the significant impact of financial pressures on students’ capacity to study effectively.
