A imagem de Natal como destino de intercâmbio internacional de estudantes
The present study has as main objective to know the exchange student's perception about the destination Natal regarding the image of the city and the educational institutions that host them. The research has a qualitative approach, which seeks to analyze the opinions and experiences of exchange...
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Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte
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| Resumo: | The present study has as main objective to know the exchange student's perception about the destination Natal regarding the image of the city and the educational institutions that host them. The research has a qualitative approach, which seeks to analyze the opinions and experiences of exchange students, studying the particularities and experiences of groups. Data collection was performed through document analysis and semi-structured interviews, with the script prepared, identifying the perception of the subjects. As the results was found that Natal - Rio Grande do Norte, is not the first option to perform the exchange. The answers show that the exchange students interviewed did not know Natal before arriving at the destination, identifies that most of the interviewees were linked to the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte - UFRN, and all had positive opinions about the institution and its exchange programs. In general, the interviewees felt welcomed by the city's population, despite the typical difficulties of exchange between countries such as culture shock and language. It was found that there are complaints about the transit and disorganization of the public transport system, considered outdated, also mentioning insecurity and reporting cases of racism. It was found that the degree of satisfaction with the destination is average, where according to opinions the city is beautiful, has great attractions, but not many. It shows the value of the city its characteristic and culture, being sought and chosen by exchange students in the process of conducting studies of new language. It is an activity not expressive in number and frequency, but of relevance for its duration of semesters and year, which includes multiple relationships and contacts interactively, with legacy for both parties. It concludes about the reality and effectiveness of the exchange activity and its representativeness for the locality or destination. |
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