Research Protocol

The challenges faced by

Indian students living abroad

Presented by
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Index
• General Information
• Rationale and Background Information
• Study Objectives
• Study Design and Methodology
• Expected outcome of study
• Inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Safety considerations and data management
• Project management
• Anticipated outcomes
• Ethics and budget
• References
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General Information
Indian students going abroad for their further studies is one of the life
changing experiences the students face. The journey is bound to
introduce new emotions, learning and a different view of life
altogether.
While some difficulties might be anticipated and inevitable, others
can come as a surprise.
The dream of pursing studies abroad is a very dominant one in every
student’s mind. It seems very colorful and fancy. Studying abroad has
many advantages but the challenges can’t be overlooked.
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Rationale and Background information

• The decision to study abroad is often driven by the desire for a
better education and career prospects. This study aimed to gather
the valuable insights into the problems and challenges faced by
Indian students studying overseas.

• We often compare other countries with India and state how good it
is regarding infrastructure, freedom and many other things. The
key areas of exploration includes cultural differences, academic
challenges, language barriers, discrimination, financial constraints
and mental health issues
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Study Objectives
The objective of this study is to identify and categorize the challenges faced by Indian students
living abroad.

This also try to investigate the existing support systems and explore coping mechanism. By
analyzing the challenges, this research aims to identify areas where improvement can be made.

By comprehensively examining these, this research aims to gain a deeper understanding of the
challenges faced while studying abroad.
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Study Design and Methodology

In this research, we are using a cross-section survey method to gather data from
Indian students living abroad. In this survey, we will conduct open-ended and
close-ended questions. This survey will be shared through social media and other
online platforms to get data. Researchers are going to gather the data with the help
of Google Forms.
• DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.
• SAMPLING: Purposive sampling method
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Expected outcome of study

Through this research, we can expand our knowledge on specific
challenges like financial, social integration, academic pressure and how
they affect the students.

This can deepen our understanding about intercultural communications

and perceptions of belongingness in host country.

By understanding these challenges thoughtfully and collaboratively,

this research can enhance the overall experience of the students pursuing
education abroad.
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Inclusion criteria
• Nationality: must be a citizen of India
• Study abroad status: currently enrolled in a university program outside of India
• Minimum time abroad: atleast one semester
• Age: must be 18 or older

Exclusion criteria
• Indian students studying in India
• Students who have completed their studies and returned to India are not part of the
target population
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Safety considerations and Data Management

• Safeguard participant confidentiality, privacy and protect sensitive

information through secure data storage and handling procedures.
• Be mindful of culturally sensitive topics and potential emotional
distress.

• Data will be systematically collected, organized, and securely stored

to ensure accuracy and confidentiality with the help of Google
Forms and Word applications.
• carefully analyzing data to ensure accuracy and validity of findings
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Project Management
The project management for the research involves careful planning, regular team
communication, and adaptive strategies. Tasks include data collection and analysis.
Flexible timelines and contingency plans are in place to ensure efficient project
execution.

Anticipated problems
Anticipated problems include sharing the form link through social media-related
challenges, reaching the target population, language barriers, time constraints, sample
bias, data collection timelines and participant engagement .
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Ethics and Budget

Ethics: The research adheres to ethical guidelines, prioritizing participant
privacy, informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality.

Transparency and integrity: transparency is maintained throughout the

research process by representing the study’s purpose, methods and findings

Budget: It is cost-free research as we used Google Forms to gather the

information.
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References
• www.google.com
• https://scholar.google.com/
• Noble Paul Kanjookaran. (2017). Identification and analysis of risks faced by Indian student
community in Australia

• Igraduate. (2014, January 18). Problems faced by Indian students living abroad and how to
resolve them. https://igraduate.in/problems-faced-by-indian-students-living-abroad-how-to-
resolve-them/
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