Attending university can be very stressful as students have to go through the process of adapting to new educational and social environments; this experience of difficult change affects student's psychological wellbeing and subsequently their success in academics. This study examines personality characteristics, psychological wellbeing and…

This study developed a structural path model that explained economics students' academic adjustments using teachers' feedback and students' engagement, taking cognisance of the moderating effects of students' gender. This study used a correlational research design. Through random sampling, 150 participants were recruited for this study. The data…

Immigrant students in U.S. educational system experience challenges learning to adapt and integrate into new educational environments. Little is known, however, about factors that facilitate acculturation strategies of immigrant youth from West Africa and how they affect their academic success and challenges faced. Considering the current…

In an increasing globally diverse society, international students enroll in American colleges and universities in unprecedented numbers. International students encounter lots of challenges as they adjust to student life in U.S. colleges and universities. While previous research has addressed these challenges with some student groups, limited…