Abstract
This study examines the perceptions and experiences of international counseling students (ICSs) in university training programs
in Turkey. A majority of participants reported they had adjusted positively, but did experience problems related to language,
food, and customs. Participants largely also thought that the training in Turkey met their expectations, although some stated
they desired more counseling coursework and applied experiences. More than half of the ICSs surveyed thought that they would
not return to their home countries because of job opportunity problems. The results are considered in relation to counselor
training in Turkey and student adaptation in that context.
in Turkey. A majority of participants reported they had adjusted positively, but did experience problems related to language,
food, and customs. Participants largely also thought that the training in Turkey met their expectations, although some stated
they desired more counseling coursework and applied experiences. More than half of the ICSs surveyed thought that they would
not return to their home countries because of job opportunity problems. The results are considered in relation to counselor
training in Turkey and student adaptation in that context.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- Pages 1-17
- DOI 10.1007/s10447-012-9145-9
- Authors
- Tahsin Ilhan, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Gaziosmanpaşa University, 60250 Tokat, Turkey
- Fidan Korkut-Owen, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Hacettepe University, 06800 Beytepe, Ankara, Turkey
- Susan Furr, Department of Counseling, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 9201 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28223, USA
- Sejal Parikh, Department of Curriculum, Instruction and Counselor Education, North Carolina State University, Box 7801, 520 Poe Hall, Raleigh, NC 27695-7801, USA
- Journal International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling
- Online ISSN 1573-3246
- Print ISSN 0165-0653