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Publication Date: 2021
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International Students' Lived Experiences in a Predominantly White Institution in Southwest Florida
Halpern, Clarisse; Aydin, Hasan
Multicultural Learning and Teaching, v16 n2 p145-164 2021
Yearly, thousands of international students seek the United States to further their education, bringing cultural and financial capital into the country. Though previous studies have examined international students' experiences adapting to the receiving country, research is needed to investigate their lived experiences in a predominantly White institution (PWI). Thus, a narrative inquiry was applied to explore international students' life stories at a PWI in Southwest Florida. Data collection comprised in-depth individual interviews with 12 participants that resulted in four themes: multiracial identities, otherness, self-representation in the dominant society, and perceptions of the dominant culture. The narratives revealed challenges related to isolation, segregation, and feelings of inferiority, contributing to understanding the value of diversity and global education in higher education. Recommendations are included to better serve international students in higher education institutions.
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Racial Identification, Cultural Differences, Cultural Influences, Student Attitudes, Identification (Psychology), Social Isolation, Self Concept, Student Diversity, College Students, Minority Group Students, Racial Bias, Ethnicity, Multiracial Persons, Interpersonal Relationship
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Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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