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Students’ Reflection Of Cross-Cultural Experiences: A Study Abroad Narrative, Alexandra Dudley
Students’ Reflection Of Cross-Cultural Experiences: A Study Abroad Narrative, Alexandra Dudley
Masters Theses
This study sought to explore the cross-cultural experiences of students who had studied abroad during their undergraduate college years. Previous research has shown the importance and impact of study abroad and cultural experiences on student development. A qualitative approach, specifically a narrative method, was utilized to best understand students’ stories and how they made meaning of their study abroad experiences. Four participants were interviewed one-on-one, and their stories or narratives are provided here. This study revealed that students studying abroad with adequate support will experience an array of cross-cultural influences that leave lasting impacts on their personal and professional lives.
International Students' Psychological And Sociocultural Adaptation In The United States, Seda Sumer
International Students' Psychological And Sociocultural Adaptation In The United States, Seda Sumer
Counseling and Psychological Services Dissertations
International students constitute an important cohort in the United States (U.S.) colleges and universities. In order for the U.S. colleges and universities to better accommodate the significant number of international students and to recruit them in the future, it is critical to identify factors that influence these students’ acculturation and adjustment processes and provide professionals with guidelines for creating culturally appropriate services and programs for them. Therefore the current study examined international students’ adaptation to the U.S. in relation to their acculturation levels, coping processes, and intent to stay in the U.S. after their graduation. Center for Epidemiologic Studies - …