Impacts of Translocation on Nigerian International Students’ Eating Habits in North Cyprus

Authors

  • Anthony Echezona Onyeama Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus
  • Ergin Ersoy Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus
  • Precious C. Ndukauba Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

Abstract

Generally, translocation is never without complaints/crises, especially when moving from one country to another. International students are a lucrative segment of global tourism. However, the ripple effect of translocation affects their eating habits. Despite the abundance of studies on translocation in animal and plant sciences, literature on the impacts of translocation on international students’ eating habits is scarce. This study explores the impacts of translocation on Nigerian international students’ eating habits in North Cyprus. This qualitative case study used semi-structured interviews to collect data from 13 students at Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus. Findings reveal three themes characterizing their experiences: motivational, economic, and physiological factors. Voyat analysis shows that the major factors affecting their eating habits are; eating, food choice, new environment, and time differences. This study contributes to education and tourism literature. Implications, limitations, and future research are discussed. 

Author Biographies

  • Anthony Echezona Onyeama, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

    ANTHONY E. ONYEAMA is a Ph.D. candidate and a research assistant in Tourism Faculty Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimagusa, TRNC, via Mersin 10, 99628, Turkey. His research interests include destination and organization crisis and management, services marketing, and educational and religious tourism. E-mail: anthonyeonyeama@gmail.com

  • Ergin Ersoy , Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

    ERGIN ERSOY is a Ph.D. candidate in Tourism Faculty Eastern Mediterranean University, Gazimagusa, TRNC, via Mersin 10, 99628, Turkey. He is the principal of Bekirpaşa Lisesi Iskele. His research interests include educational tourism and adult education. Email: erginersoy@hotmail.com. 

  • Precious C. Ndukauba, Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus

    PRECIOUS C. NDUKAUBA is a Ph.D. in the School of Humanity Kinetics, Faculty of Health Science, University of Ottawa. 75 Laurier Ave. E. Ottawa, ON K1N6N5, Canada. His interests include educational tourism, information technology, and diaspora tourism. Email: precious.ndukauba@yahoo.com

Published

2022-10-22

How to Cite

Impacts of Translocation on Nigerian International Students’ Eating Habits in North Cyprus . (2022). Comparative & International Education Series. https://ojed.org/cies/article/view/4329