A reflection on adaptability, achievement motivation and success of Central and Eastern European students in one English University

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Volumn 41, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 801-818

  Jankowska, Maja ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Adaptation; Attainment; Central and eastern european (CEE) students; Reflection; Socio historical and cultural background

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EID: 80053324203     PISSN: 03057925     EISSN: 14693623     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03057925.2011.602536     Document Type: Article

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