From: The experience of international nursing students studying for a PhD in the U.K: A qualitative study
Challenges | Achievements |
---|---|
• Stress | • Increased confidence |
• Anxiety | • Opened eyes |
• Self-doubt | • New ways of thinking |
• Homesickness | • Increased self-esteem |
• Suffering | • Independence |
• Financial difficulties | • New friends |
• Family pressure | • New knowledge and skills |
 | • Transformation of self |