Journal of Educational Sciences > Volume 2, No. 1, 1990

The Socio-Cultural and Psychological Problems of Foreign Students in the West / Ibrahim H. Al-Quayid

The educational trip to Western countries for foreign students constitutes a unique cultural experience. This experience has two sides; positive and negative. on the positive side, the experience. In general, enhances the cross-cultural awareness of foreign students and widens their horizons and their knowledge about other cultures. on the negative side , the educational trip might lead to psychological and intellectual changes in attitudes towards Western culture.