To Return or Not to Return
A Dilemma of Two Overseas Vietnamese Students in the Netherlands Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak
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https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v11i2.2115Keywords:
academic mobility, coronavirus, expected utility theory, the Netherlands, risky decision-making, VietnamAbstract
Amidst the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus, many overseas Vietnamese students have decided to return to Vietnam to seek protection from illness. However, the decision to return in such a risky context requires intensive thinking about the outcomes of each possible choice. The aim of this reflection paper is to explore the personal considerations and dilemmas during the decision-making process of two Vietnamese students in the Netherlands using the expected utility framework. The experience of applying a systematic approach to assess risky situations not only informs decisions more comprehensively but also provides an opportunity to look deeply at one’s values and interests.
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