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Experiences Of International Students In Practicum And Internship Courses: A Consensus Qualitative Research, Sangmin Park, Jee Hyang Lee, Susannah M. Wood Jan 2019

Experiences Of International Students In Practicum And Internship Courses: A Consensus Qualitative Research, Sangmin Park, Jee Hyang Lee, Susannah M. Wood

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision

This qualitative study explores the practicum and/or internship experiences of international students in counseling. Based on the foundation of phenomenological research, this study uses a consensual qualitative research method. Semi-structured interview questionnaires asked ten participants regarding their experiences of practica and/or internships (including their fears, challenges, and support from training programs). Results revealed that the fears and challenges that international students face during the practicum and/or internship training primarily stemmed from their language barrier and/or a lack of understanding of the American counseling system. Our findings indicated that providing practical information, such as sites, the American counseling system, insurance, and …


International Student Handbook, 2016-2017, Office Of Global Affairs Jan 2016

International Student Handbook, 2016-2017, Office Of Global Affairs

Handbooks & Factbooks

This handbook serves as a guide to participation in the Intensive English Program as an International Student. It is an introduction to the basic aspects of living and studying at Sacred Heart University (SHU) --academics, housing, the city, anticipated social behavior, personal safety, and more!