African International Nursing Students in Georgia: Barriers to Success

This study is an inquiry into the challenges faced by African born international nursing students at a university in southeast Georgia. The challenges faced by international students in the U.S.A. are well documented, and previous studies have shown that the barriers are even greater for students from Africa than for other international students, due to the vast differences between their cultural backgrounds and American culture. When those international students are Black, they may also face racial discrimination and prejudice in addition to the numerous other barriers to their success. This study sought to understand and construct meaning from the lived experiences of African-born international students at a majority White university in southeast Georgia. By giving voice to the participants and presenting the results in their own words, this study provides insight into the barriers to success that they face, and includes their feedback about potential strategies to increase their chances for success.