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Counselling International Students in Turkish Universities: Current Status and Recommendations

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In the present study, the current status of international students and counselling services provided at Turkish universities is addressed. Firstly, a brief history of counselling and counselling services in Turkish universities is examined, leading to a consideration of the current status of international students and counselling services. Finally, key elements for working effectively with international students are presented and a long-term orientation model that might be applicable for Turkish university counselling centers is proposed.

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Bektaş, D.Y. Counselling International Students in Turkish Universities: Current Status and Recommendations. Int J Adv Counselling 30, 268–278 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10447-008-9064-y

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