scholarly journals International Students’ Confidence and Academic Success

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-341
Author(s):  
Nicola Miky Telbis ◽  
Lars Helgeson ◽  
Cheryl Kingsbury
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Sense Of Self ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Confidence Levels ◽  
Social Adaptability ◽  
Financial Need ◽  
Programs Of Study

Research shows that the international student population is showing significant growth. This article deals with issues affecting a growing international student population. Studies show that foreign students are encountering difficulties in social adaptability, language barriers, academic ability, and financial need. There is evidence that a correlation exists among a sense of self-efficacy and each of these four issues. This study includes quantitative analysis of 137 students’ responses to a questionnaire addressing each of these issues that constitute their total resources. Data show that international students attending a mid-western university who scored high on confidence levels in completing their programs of study also scored high on the confidence of their resources. Analysis revealed that students who scored low in confidence for completing their programs of study also scored low on their confidence of these four aforementioned issues.

Information Literacy Instruction for International Students

2015 ◽  
pp. 117-126 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alessia Zanin-Yost
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
Information Literacy ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
International Student ◽  
Academic Library ◽  
The United States ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Diversity Awareness ◽  
Academic Mission

International students bring cultural and diversity awareness to an institution, but they also bring a variety of assumptions about how research is conducted in the United States. In developing an outreach plan to international students, the academic library should create services that cater specifically to this student population. By developing collaborations with other campus units, the library can foster academic success and at the same time build a sense of community for the undergraduate international student population. The chapter illustrates how through collaboration the library can become an active participant in supporting the academic mission of the institution, foster a sense of belonging among the students, and strengthen campus relationships among various entities, in particular, international students.

scholarly journals The Portrayal of Pakistani Diaspora Students in Shamsies Fiction

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (II) ◽  
pp. 83-88
Author(s):  
Rubina Kamran ◽  
Asma Zahoor
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Host Country ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
Research Method ◽  
International Student ◽  
Textual Analysis ◽  
Psychological Research ◽  
Strong Bond ◽  
American Counterpart

Going to the advanced countries for higher education has been in vogue for long. There is a considerable rise in the number of international students in USA universities. This paper explores how Shamsie portrays interaction among international students. It is delimited to the analysis of Shamsies two novels: Salt and Saffron, and Kartoghraphy applying textual analysis as a research method. The insight gained through this research about friendship among international students is in keeping with the findings of the psychological research about three predictable patterns of friendship: friendship with the students of ones own country, friendship with other foreign students and friendship with students of the host country. In Kartoghraphy all three patterns of friendship are found while in Salt and Saffron only a strong bond of friendship between a Pakistani international student and her American counterpart is portrayed. Shamsie presents easy assimilation of Pakistani diaspora students.

scholarly journals Applying Student Development Theories: Enhancing International Student Academic Success and Integration

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (Winter) ◽  
pp. 18-24
Author(s):  
Anduena Ballo ◽  
Charles Mathies ◽  
Leasa Weimer
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
Student Development ◽  
Student Services ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Mobility ◽  
Development Models ◽  
Growth And Change ◽  
And Migration

Student development theories (SDT) focus on the growth and change occurring in students while attending higher education. In this article, we propose that the application of student development theories supports holistic development in international students and helps us understand international students’ academic success and integration. We outline a combination of student development models, derived from SDT, and interact them with concepts from international student mobility and migration (ISM). These models, when applied to student services, may assist higher education institutions (HEIs) in designing student services for international students enhancing academic success and integration.

A Living ‘CCC'ase Study

2017 ◽  
pp. 61-78
Author(s):  
Donna M. Velliaris ◽  
Janine M. Pierce
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Business Education ◽  
International Student ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Action Learning ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Education Experience

This chapter describes the Coglin Clothing Company (CCC), the focus of a multidisciplinary Live/Living Case Study (LCS) that was developed and introduced at the Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT) between 2010-2013. The LCS methodology endeavoured to address educational obstacles that had arisen from EIBT's international student population for whom it was first designed, but were typical problems of ‘business education' in general. This work begins by attending to issues such as: generalised problems of the education-experience business-related gap; the benefits of integrating more than one business discipline; the difficulties of handling various and conflicting sources of information; and the indispensability of action learning for deeper comprehension. A LCS was integrated across eight separate courses, including one titled ‘Management Principles'. The relevant literature is presented, followed by a discussion of the value of LCSs for acculturating (international) students to ‘real-life' business scenarios.

International student perceptions of experience in the West

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-166 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Robert Buchanan
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
American Business ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Usa

Purpose The purpose of this exploratory study is an examination of some perceptions of US education, as experienced by foreign MBA students. Design/methodology/approach A longitudinal field study captured perceptions of a group of 51 international students over a one-year interval. The first anticipatory survey was done in India, and the follow-up was made in the USA at the end of a foreign sojourn semester. Inter-item correlations and t-tests were used to examine variance in student perceptions, highlighted by qualitative elements. Findings In general, the students went home, less impressed than they had expected to be in terms of the perceived general quality of the American business education, as well as their abilities to make friends with the local people. Additionally, the observed preparation of the American students for master’s studies was not nearly as high as the foreign students had anticipated. Research limitations/implications Results are not generalizable to broad populations, as the sample was small and localized. Social implications Emerging markets are successfully luring locals and sojourners based on cost and proximity as they achieve greater legitimacy in their institutional credentials. This could challenge the preeminence of Western higher education, especially in light of concerns arising from marketization and rigor. Meanwhile, developed market institutions need to be strategically mindful of their international guests as a resource rather than a commodity. Originality/value Extant internationalization studies tend to focus on administrative viewpoints, whereas this research examines the perspective of international students, which may be indicative of lessening gaps between perceptions of quality of developed and emerging market higher education.

scholarly journals Library instruction services for international students in New Zealand's tertiary libraries : a survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Heather M. Ward
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Academic Librarians ◽  
Library Instruction ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Tertiary Institutions

<p>This research project examines the issue of library instruction services for international students studying at New Zealand tertiary institutions. The aim of the project was to ascertain the measures that New Zealand academic librarians are taking to meet the needs of international students, and how well this compares with tertiary libraries in other countries. The data was gathered by mailed questionnaire to tertiary libraries with over 1% international student population. The findings of the survey indicate that there is a lack of awareness of the issues faced by international students and highlights the need for further research in this country.</p>

Utilizing Online Academic Coaching as an Added Value for International Student Support

2021 ◽  
pp. 232-251
Author(s):  
Emily Guetzoian
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Added Value ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Academic Coaching ◽  
Online Learners ◽  
Online Higher Education ◽  
Education Environment ◽  
Definition Of

This chapter explores the utilization of academic coaching as a way to support international students in the online higher education environment. International students and online learners experience barriers to academic success which have been amplified by the COVID pandemic. Given the lack of a widely accepted definition of academic coaching in academia, the author describes what academic coaching is and why it is different from other academic services such as advising or tutoring. This chapter also offers an implementation guide for campuses and departments considering the implementation of such a program on their campus, especially given the budget constraints caused by the pandemic. This guide includes suggestions of who can serve as an academic coach, ideal training topics for coaches, and logistical considerations for the online environment. The chapter concludes with a recommendation for future research on the topic of academic coaching, especially as it relates to online learners and international students.

scholarly journals International Students in American Higher Education: A Quantitative Study Comparing Their Distribution from Both Synchronic and Diachronic Perspectives and the Implications on Policy Making

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuan Yao
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Geographic Location ◽  
Student Population ◽  
Rank Test ◽  
Future Research ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Signed Rank Test

This study examined the distribution of international students in American higher education in each region of America. Non-parametric tests, Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Kruskal-Wallis test, were employed to explore the significant differences of international student population among the five American regions from both synchronic and diachronic perspectives. The results of the study show that 1) there is significant difference of international student population among the five American regions in 2016; 2) Northeastern, Southeastern, and Midwestern regions have significantly larger international student population in 2016 than that in 2015; however, Western and Southwestern regions do not have significantly larger international student population in 2016 than that in 2015; 3) climate and geographic location, and the population of immigrants are the reasons of the current distribution of international students; and 4) there are four potential strategies that can be applied to promote the internationalization of higher education and the enrollment of international students. Two future research directions were proposed at the end of the paper.

scholarly journals Attracting International Students: Experiences of Asian Countries and the Case of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University-Ho Chi Minh

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai Thi Kim Khanh ◽  
Chau Huy Ngoc
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
International Students ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Cultural Elements ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
National University

In recent years, internationalization of higher education has become a guiding agenda and a policy both at the Party and Government’s levels, and of which international student recruitment is seen as an important measure which could improve higher education institutions’ international orientation, contribute to reputation and international university rankings. Hence learning from countries which have successfully internationalized their higher educations in order to draw lessons for universities in Vietnam to utilize their existing advantages and remedy shortcomings in internationalization is a necessity. This article serves as an overview of experiences of Asian countries based on studies conducted in China, Taiwan, and Korea, which suggest that languages and distinctive cultural elements could be important factors attracting international students to these Asian destinations. University of Social Sciences and Humanites will then be presented as a Vietnamese higher education institution that could become a destination of foreign students using its distinctive strengths, namely Vietnamese language and Vietnamese Studies programs and cultural exchange activities.

scholarly journals A STUDY ON THE SATISFACTION OF KOREAN UNIVERSITIES: FOCUSING ON MONGOLIAN STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-37
Author(s):  
Enkhbold Enkhbaatar ◽  
Khongorzul Gantumur
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Foreign Students ◽  
International Student ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Student Management ◽  
University Selection ◽  
Selection Factors ◽  
Korean Universities

Abstract—This study will examine the selection factors and satisfaction of Korean universities with a focus on Mongolian international students. This study examines whether Mongolian international students' university selection factors (International student management system, Residential conditions, Student support system, Educational service quality, University awareness) have a significant effect on university satisfaction. And it examines how university satisfaction affects university choice intention. As a result of the analysis, all of the selection factors have a positive impact on university satisfaction. And university satisfaction showed a positive effect on choice intention. This study is expected to be of great help to the university selection process for foreign students who came to choose Korean universities. For that reason, universities should pay great attention to the quality of educational services and the quality of professors and teachers, and continue to manage the attraction of international students.

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