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The International Student ExperienceThe International Student ExperienceHanju Kang
Dave Nguyen
Leigh Viscomi
Hanju Kang
Dave Nguyen
Leigh Viscomi
Presentation OverviewPresentation Overview
Learning Objectives What is an international student? Theory Previous Research Support Services Model Application of Theory & Model Learning Reconsidered
Learning Objectives What is an international student? Theory Previous Research Support Services Model Application of Theory & Model Learning Reconsidered
Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Understand how international students are classified. Identify the different needs that international students
may have compared to American students. Recognize the numerous support services that are
integral to helping international students adjust and succeed.
Apply previous research regarding international students in order to improve campus support services & program offerings.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Understand how international students are classified. Identify the different needs that international students
may have compared to American students. Recognize the numerous support services that are
integral to helping international students adjust and succeed.
Apply previous research regarding international students in order to improve campus support services & program offerings.
International StudentInternational Student
A college student, typically in early adulthood who: Is not a citizen or permanent resident of the
United States but is enrolled in an American higher education institution.
Is required to be authorized for study in the United States by holding a valid Study Permit/F-1 Visa.
A college student, typically in early adulthood who: Is not a citizen or permanent resident of the
United States but is enrolled in an American higher education institution.
Is required to be authorized for study in the United States by holding a valid Study Permit/F-1 Visa.
TheoryTheory
International students are likely to have a positive college experience if they are able to balance their own ethnic identity with American culture through assistance from college support services.
International students are likely to have a positive college experience if they are able to balance their own ethnic identity with American culture through assistance from college support services.
Previous ResearchPrevious Research
Phinney’s Model of Ethnic Identity Development
Schossberg’s Transition Theory Oberg’s Theory of Cultural Adjustment
Phinney’s Model of Ethnic Identity Development
Schossberg’s Transition Theory Oberg’s Theory of Cultural Adjustment
Jean Phinney (1990)Jean Phinney (1990)
2 Major Conflicts Conflict 1: Stereotypes and prejudice Conflict 2: Clash of values
2 Major Conflicts Conflict 1: Stereotypes and prejudice Conflict 2: Clash of values
3 Stages3 Stages
Diffusion-Foreclosure Ethnicity not explored
Moratorium Increasingly aware of ethnicity and seeks more
information Identity Achievement:
Healthy and secure sense of ethnic identity
Diffusion-Foreclosure Ethnicity not explored
Moratorium Increasingly aware of ethnicity and seeks more
information Identity Achievement:
Healthy and secure sense of ethnic identity
Nancy Schlossberg (1984)Nancy Schlossberg (1984)
3 Types of Transitions Anticipated Unanticipated Non-events
4 S’s Situation Self Support Strategies
3 Types of Transitions Anticipated Unanticipated Non-events
4 S’s Situation Self Support Strategies
Kalervo Oberg (1960)Kalervo Oberg (1960)
Four stages of emotional reactions related to cross-cultural adjustment: Honeymoon stage Crisis Stage Recovery Stage Adjustment Stage
Four stages of emotional reactions related to cross-cultural adjustment: Honeymoon stage Crisis Stage Recovery Stage Adjustment Stage
Support ServicesSupport Services
Counseling Center Residential Life Academic Advising Language Center Health & Wellness Writing/Tutoring Center Spiritual Life Career Center
Counseling Center Residential Life Academic Advising Language Center Health & Wellness Writing/Tutoring Center Spiritual Life Career Center
Support ServicesSupport Services
Since foreign students are often overlooked, employees at a university writing center need to be aware of the special needs of non-native English Speakers (Hall, 2001).
Since foreign students are often overlooked, employees at a university writing center need to be aware of the special needs of non-native English Speakers (Hall, 2001).
Support Services
Academic RigorAcademic Rigor
This is often a key consideration for international students when selecting an institution.
This is often a key consideration for international students when selecting an institution.
Academic Rigor
Office of International StudentsOffice of International Students
Financial pressure is one of the most significant issues facing international students.
Students do not frequently use this resource.
Financial pressure is one of the most significant issues facing international students.
Students do not frequently use this resource.
Office of International
Students
OrientationOrientation
According to the study of the Center for Teaching and Learning, international students don’t have an understanding of what will be required in American academic courses.
According to the study of the Center for Teaching and Learning, international students don’t have an understanding of what will be required in American academic courses.
Orientation
Establishment of Meaningful RelationshipsEstablishment of Meaningful Relationships
It was found that international students who spent more leisure time with Americans were significantly better adapted than those who spent more time with non-Americans (Surdan & Collins, 1984).
It was found that international students who spent more leisure time with Americans were significantly better adapted than those who spent more time with non-Americans (Surdan & Collins, 1984).
Establishment of Meaningful
Relationships
Connection to Ethnic ValuesConnection to Ethnic Values
Maintaining a sense of self and a connection to their home country.
Enriching the college campus.
Maintaining a sense of self and a connection to their home country.
Enriching the college campus.
Connection to Ethnic Values
Student ExperienceStudent Experience
Series of events and relationships that make up the college experience. Positive student experiences often lead to beneficial student
development and retention.
Series of events and relationships that make up the college experience. Positive student experiences often lead to beneficial student
development and retention.
Student Experience
International Student ModelInternational Student Model
Office of International
Students
Academic Rigor
Support Services
Connection to Ethnic
Values
Student Experience
OrientationEstablishment of Meaningful Relationships
Adapted From: Bradley (2000); Hall (2001); Valdiriz (1982)
International Student ModelInternational Student Model
Office of International
Students
Academic Rigor
Support Services
Connectio
n to E
thnic
Values
Student
Experience
Establishment of Meaningful Relationships
Stu
den
t
Exp
erie
nce
International Student ModelInternational Student Model
Office of International
Students
Support Services
Connection to Ethnic Values
Student
Experience
Orientation
Establishment
of Meaningful
Relationships
Application of Theory/ModelApplication of Theory/Model
Faculty/Staff Training Knowledge of support services
Student Peers Understanding & open-mindedness Community expectations
Institution Commitment to diversity
Faculty/Staff Training Knowledge of support services
Student Peers Understanding & open-mindedness Community expectations
Institution Commitment to diversity
Learning ReconsideredLearning Reconsidered
Relationships make the “map” come alive. Student Outcomes Focus on student learning outside of the
classroom
Relationships make the “map” come alive. Student Outcomes Focus on student learning outside of the
classroom
Review and ApplicationReview and Application
International students have different needs and dilemmas that traditional US-based students do not.
Universities should provide numerous support services that help international students adjust, succeed, and stay.
The University community should encourage and promote the diversity and cultural richness that international students bring to campus.
Utilize previously performed research to better integrate international students into the community.
International students have different needs and dilemmas that traditional US-based students do not.
Universities should provide numerous support services that help international students adjust, succeed, and stay.
The University community should encourage and promote the diversity and cultural richness that international students bring to campus.
Utilize previously performed research to better integrate international students into the community.
ReferencesReferences
ACPA/NASPA (2004). Learning Reconsidered: A campus-wide focus on the student experience.
Bradley, G. (2000). Responding Effectively to the Mental Health Needs of International Students, Higher Education, 39(4), 417-433.
Evans, N., Forney, D., & Guido-DiBrito, F. (1998). Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Hall, H. (2001). When background matter: three writing center employees' views on ESL students, paper presented at the annual meeting of the conference on college composition and communication in Denver, CO, March, 14-17, 2001.
Surdan, J. C. & Collins, J. R.(1984). Adaptation of international students: a cause
for concern, Journal of College Student Personnel, 25(3), 240-245.
Valdiriz, J. E. (1982). Foreign Students' Language Proficiency, Their Perceptions of
Language Adequacy and Their Performance at the Graduate level, Doctoral
dissertation, The University of Michigan.
ACPA/NASPA (2004). Learning Reconsidered: A campus-wide focus on the student experience.
Bradley, G. (2000). Responding Effectively to the Mental Health Needs of International Students, Higher Education, 39(4), 417-433.
Evans, N., Forney, D., & Guido-DiBrito, F. (1998). Student Development in College: Theory, Research, and Practice. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Hall, H. (2001). When background matter: three writing center employees' views on ESL students, paper presented at the annual meeting of the conference on college composition and communication in Denver, CO, March, 14-17, 2001.
Surdan, J. C. & Collins, J. R.(1984). Adaptation of international students: a cause
for concern, Journal of College Student Personnel, 25(3), 240-245.
Valdiriz, J. E. (1982). Foreign Students' Language Proficiency, Their Perceptions of
Language Adequacy and Their Performance at the Graduate level, Doctoral
dissertation, The University of Michigan.
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