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Measuring Health And Wellness Of International Students, Jennifer Cosby, Jennifer R. Cosby
Measuring Health And Wellness Of International Students, Jennifer Cosby, Jennifer R. Cosby
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Jennifer Cosby
MEASURING HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
2016-2017
Ed.D. in P20 and Community Leadership
Years of research focused on the physical and mental well-being of college students to promote retention. In 2013, international students numbered 819,644 and contributed $27 billion to the United States economy (Le, LaCost, & Wismer, 2016). International students are a valuable resource to the United States because they enhance the cultural diversity of the nation, bring creativity and innovation to institutions, and contribute greatly to the economy (Leong, 2015). Many studies have shown that international students report lower quality of life than domestic …