Analytical Study Of Cultural Differences And Sustainability Of Indian Students Going Abroad

Abstract

Background- An individual’s personality is influenced by both human nature and culture. The culture is usually introduced at birth, developed over time, and nurtured as they grow up. India is one of the most densely populated country known for rich culture and heritage. Indian students are moving overseas for higher studies as they are attracted by global professional opportunities and world-class universities to get their dream job and achieve better career prospects. ‘ Objective- The purpose of this study is to understand whether the Indian students are well equipped to adjust in the foreign environment despite of experiencing culture differences when they reach host country.  Design- The cultural characteristics of individuals are described by Hofstede’s cultural dimension theory, which is a framework for cross-cultural communication, developed by Geert Hofstede (Hofstede (2011)). The three sample countries chosen for the study are USA, Australia and Canada based on the justification that maximum proportion of Indian students are going to these above-mentioned countries for pursuing their higher education. Method- This paper is based on secondary research and highlights the indicating factors which are sufficient for the sustainability of Indian students in host country. Result- The findings indicate that although Indian students do experience cultural differences but still, they are able to sustain in different cultural settings. Conclusion- The reason behind this sustenance is the cultural values which have been developed in Indians during childhood due to which it is not difficult for them to adjust in new settings.