Open AccessStudent Experience in Completing Thesis and its Implications for International Students in Indonesia
Author(s) -
Ermiati Ermiati,
Restuning Widiasih,
Yayat Suryati,
Murtianingsih Murtianingsih
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
open access macedonian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.288
H-Index - 17
ISSN - 1857-9655
DOI - 10.3889/oamjms.2021.7367
Subject(s) - medicine , indonesian , medical education , suicidal ideation , suicide prevention , poison control , philosophy , linguistics , environmental health
Background: This study aims to explore student experiences in completing thesis courses and analyze the implications of these courses for international students.
Methods: This phenomenological research interviewed 18 students who had completed the thesis course. Data were collected through in-depth interviews to explore the experience of participants in completing the thesis. Data analysis was carried out using the Collazzi method.
Results: We found three main themes and nine sub-themes. The main themes include positive and negative support systems during the thesis, physical and psychological problems experienced by students during the thesis and learning & expectations in the thesis course.
Conclusion: The thesis has the potential for scientific development, impacts on students, psychological and suicidal ideation. Integrated mentoring services: academic and mental will be useful to prevent and overcome problems faced by Indonesian students and international students.