led by Dr Dely Elliot, University of Glasgow
We will discuss in this workshop what makes international PGR journeys distinct from other PGR journeys and how international PGRs can optimise their own unique journeys. Cross-cultural studies often carry a certain mystique about what lies ahead resulting from the mixed experiences of deliberate and serendipitous cultural interactions during the sojourn. With a view to cultivating holistic development of doctoral scholars, we offer a new model for understanding what could underpin the quality of international scholars’ experience. Drawing from Psychology, we are using metacognition and Self-Determination Theory to elucidate the inherent potential, challenges and uncertainties embedded in the international sojourn. During the workshop, we will collectively examine how the concepts and principles in this model can be applied by participants to make the most of their doctoral experience abroad. While the focus of this presentation is on the international PhD experience, we argue that it also has importance for other doctoral scholars, the doctoral community and the wider institutional community.
This session will be a combination of presentation, Q&A and workshop activity.
Reference:
Elliot, D. L. (2023) Navigating Your International Doctoral Experience (and Beyond). Series: Insider guides to success in academia. Routledge. ISBN 9781032220505 (https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003271000)