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Xiong, Yiying; Zhou, Yuchun – Journal of International Students, 2018
In this study, we explore East Asian graduate students' socio-cultural and psychological adjustment in a U.S. Midwestern University. Eight participants were interviewed about their acculturation challenges as well as their effective coping strategies. Data were analyzed using open-coding techniques and five themes emerged: three themes summarized…
Descriptors: Student Adjustment, Psychological Patterns, Cultural Differences, Graduate Students
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Khanal, Jeevan; Gaulee, Uttam – Journal of International Students, 2019
Studying in overseas institutions presents international students with exciting opportunities; however, with these opportunities come challenges. Drawing on literature since the year 2000, this article addresses challenges confronting international students within some top sending countries and receiving countries. The challenges are categorized…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Study Abroad, Barriers, Student Adjustment
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Kang, Hyeyoung; Kim, Hoe Kyeung – Middle Grades Review, 2017
This research explored Korean early study abroad students' school adjustment in the United States, as well as how their microsystems (family, peer, school) affect their experiences. To understand their experience, we posed two research questions: 1) What are Korean early study abroad students' experience like in adjusting to American middle…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Foreign Students, Study Abroad, Student Adjustment
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Lyken-Segosebe, D. E. – International Journal of Higher Education, 2017
International graduate students meet TOEFL, GPA, and other admissions criteria to gain entry into US colleges and universities. During their stay in the USA, they provide educational and economic contributions for their host country. In contrast to their educational and economic potential, international students often demonstrate poor academic and…
Descriptors: Foreign Students, Graduate Students, Stress Variables, Student Adjustment