Sung, M. C., Wang, Y., & Vong, K. I. P. (2024). Multiple voices and multiple interests: students’ lived experiences and understanding of university internationalization. Asia Pacific Education Review, 1-12.

This study addresses a gap in the existing literature by centering student perspectives—voices that have often been underrepresented in discussions on university internationalization. Drawing on qualitative data from Chinese students at a university in Greater China, the research examines students’ interpretations of internationalization shaped by their lived experiences. The findings reveal a diversity of student voices. While some perspectives align with the dominant East Asian discourse on internationalization, others highlight a disconnect between students’ understandings and the university’s policy-driven approach. These dissenting views offer critical insights into long-standing issues surrounding the internationalization of higher education in non-Western contexts. The study contributes to ongoing debates by urging scholars and policymakers to reconsider the core purposes and ultimate goals of internationalized higher education.

The Asia Pacific Education Review (APER) is a journal dedicated to advancing educational research within and beyond the Asia-Pacific region. It publishes articles that engage with significant educational issues through rigorous theoretical and empirical analysis. The articles contribution from a wide range of disciplinary perspectives that enrich the understanding of education in diverse contexts. APER currently holds a 5-year Journal Impact Factor of 3.0.