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International Advisees' Perspectives On The Advising Relationship In Counseling Psychology Doctoral Programs, Sarah Knox, Justin T. Sokol, Arpana G. Inman, Lewis Z. Schlosser, Johanna Nilsson, Yu-Wei Wang

College of Education Faculty Research and Publications

Ten international students in U.S.-based counseling psychology doctoral programs were interviewed regarding their experiences as doctoral students, especially their advising relationship. Data were analyzed using consensual qualitative research (CQR). Participants reported more challenges than benefits of being international students, and more often described their doctoral programs as not culturally receptive than receptive to international students. Despite this assessment of the overall doctoral program, they described their own advising relationships as predominantly positive. Many international students discussed with their advisor their difficulties adjusting to a new environment and being away from home, and identified unique personal and professional needs as international …