How can you use comparative analysis to enhance international student mobility?
International student mobility (ISM) is the phenomenon of students pursuing higher education (HE) in a country other than their own. ISM can bring many benefits for students, such as academic, cultural, and professional development, as well as for HE institutions, such as internationalization, diversity, and reputation. However, ISM also poses many challenges, such as academic, cultural, and linguistic adaptation, visa and immigration issues, and financial and social costs. How can you use comparative analysis to enhance ISM and overcome these challenges? Comparative analysis is a method of systematically comparing different aspects of HE systems across countries, regions, or institutions. In this article, you will learn how to use comparative analysis to: