Doctoral Student-Adviser Relationships in the United States: International Engineering Students' Perspective

Authors

  • Nafsaniath Fathema Auburn University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/mj1561276

Keywords:

adviser, doctoral students, engineering, international, relationships

Abstract

Using a phenomenological research approach, this study uncovers the commonalities of the relationship between international engineering doctoral students and their advisers in the universities of the United States. It discusses how the advising relationship affects the continuation as well as the completion of doctoral studies of international doctoral students in U.S. engineering schools.

Author Biography

Nafsaniath Fathema, Auburn University

Nafsaniath Fathema is a doctoral student at Auburn University in Auburn, AL. She can be reached at nzf0003@auburn.edu.

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Vol. 15 (2013): The Mentor: An Academic Advising Journal

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