European Academic Research ISSN 2286-4822
ISSN-L 2286-4822
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Article Name :
International Students’ Perceptions: use of Wechat for Study and Recreation in Graduate Programs at Northeast Normal University in China
Author Name :
SARFRAZ ASLAM , ATIF SALEEM MUHAMMAD JUNAID
Publisher :
Bridge Center
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Abstract :
This current study aims to investigate the International Students’ Perceptions about the use of wechat for study and recreation in graduate programs at Northeast Normal University in China. The study used quantitative research method. A self developed questionnaire consisted of 15 items including demographics was used to collect data. The sample was comprised 97 international students, 50 male and 47 females from Faculty of Education, School of Psychology, School of Life Sciences and School of Chemistry. The results indicate: 1) almost all of the respondents use WeChat every day. 2) Knowledge seeking is a major factor in using WeChat among international students. The item Attraction of educational and recreational activities encourages me to use wechat and Wechat is a good platform for sharing educational information recorded the highest and second highest mean score (4.03, 3.97). 3). WeChat is a good way to learn and get information about education and recreational activity for international students. M.A & PhD Information group, M.A & PhD Chat group and StudyatNENU provide those educational activities and material to students. International students have positive perceptions about the wechat use for their study. International students’ majors and length of stay in China influenced perceptions about the use of wechat.
Keywords :
WeChat, International Students, Study, Recreation.

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