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... > social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > collegiate education > international students of African descent
... > social science subjects > education > education studies > sociology of education > education in society and culture > multiculturalism and special populations > African American education > collegiate education > international students of African descent

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international students of African descent  

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  • Students from other nations, many of African descent, have been migrating to pursue a college or university education for many years. This entry looks at the factors that contribute to the ongoing enrollment of students from Africa and the Caribbean, some of the challenges they face, the outcomes of their studentship, and the perceived tensions that exist between these students and African Americans, particularly in regard to education. [Source: Encyclopedia of African American Education; International Students of African Descent]

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