Challenges and Strategies for Effective Communication in Studying Abroad: A Guide for UK Students in China

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Introduction
UK students have given opportunities for
learning in China to complete their
education course. This brochure contains
varied challenges as well as effective
strategies for overcoming them
implemented by universities.
Common challenges and barriers to effective
communication
Certain common challenges and
barriers to effective communication
faced by students studying in China are
as follows:
Academic practices- This challenge is faced by UK
students while going for studies in China due to
difference in classroom behaviour, assignment
requirements as well as teaching style. In China, a
strict focus is given on students for achieving
academic success. Teachers strictly follows the
curriculum which lacks fun activities. Indulge in this
type of environment is considered as a challenge for
UK students.
Time difference- UK and China share differ time horizon and has a gap of 7 hours. This led UK students to not have a time to talk with their friends
and families which led them to feel homesick.
Cultural barriers- This challenge is faced by
UK students in Chinese students as they are
unsure regarding cultural protocol as well as
social conventions which led to frequent
misunderstanding. Students do not know how
to properly conduct eye contact, greetings as
well as maintain the level of familiarity in an
effective manner which act as a barrier for
them in learning.
Language barrier- In China, most
teachers taught in their own Chinese
language. Even if they speak in
English, their assent is not
understandable to British students.
This issue act as a barrier for UK
students as they are unable to
communicate actively with their
teachers.