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Table 6 Perceived barriers to exchange (Range 1 to 5)

From: Exploring intentions: factors influencing international study decisions in healthcare bachelor degree programs

Barriers to exchange (n = 188)

Median

Mode

To rent out my apartment

4

5

Losing my job if I go on exchange

2

1

Losing income

4

5

Clinical placement in Norway is important for summer work

3

3

Clinical placement in Norway is important for post graduate work

3

3

Language barriers

3

4

Too much work to prepare for exchange

4

4

The application process is too extensive

4

4

  1. 1 = Not at all important, 2 = Slightly important, 3 = Neutral, 4 = Moderately important, 5 = Very important