Studying in overseas institutions presents international students with exciting opportunities; however, with these opportunities come challenges. Drawing on literature since the year 2000, this article addresses challenges confronting international students within some top sending countries and receiving countries. The challenges are categorized into pre-departure, postdeparture, and post-study. The findings revealed pre-departure challenges, such as obtaining accurate information, understanding the admission procedure, and preparing documents for visa acquisition. Post-departure, international students face language barriers, financial issues, and cultural adjustment when they are in the host countries. Uncertain future and paperwork are the major challenges post-study. The findings of this article have useful implications for government personnel, as well as administrators of educational institutions that seek to attract international students.

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留学生从学前到学后的挑战

在海外机构学习为国际学生提供了令人兴奋的机会；然而，伴随这些机遇而来的是挑战。本文借鉴 2000 年以来的文献，解决了一些主要派遣国和接收国的国际学生面临的挑战。挑战分为出发前、出发后和学习后。调查结果揭示了出发前的挑战，例如获取准确信息、了解录取程序以及准备签证获取文件。离开后，国际学生在东道国时面临语言障碍、经济问题和文化调整。不确定的未来和文书工作是研究后的主要挑战。