scholarly journals Mutual Intercultural Relations among University Students in Canada

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongxia Gui ◽  
Saba Safdar ◽  
John Berry
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Intercultural Relations ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Melting Pot ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Intercultural Encounters

Over 304,000 international students studied in Canadian universities in 2013 (CIC, 2014). In addition to their academic success, one important feature of their stay in Canada is the quality of the intercultural relations, and the adaptations they make during their stay. The present study sought to understand the intercultural relations, acculturation and adaptation of both international students and Canadian students. Fifty-seven international (all from China) and 68 domestic students were drawn from several Canadian universities. Cluster analysis generated two clusters for international students (integration and diffuse) and two for Canadian students (multiculturalism and melting pot). International students in the integration cluster were more tolerant and better adapted than those in the diffuse cluster. Similarly, Canadian students in the multiculturalism cluster were also more tolerant and better adapted than those in the melting pot cluster. Implications of these findings for preparing international and Canadian students for their intercultural encounters were discussed.

scholarly journals Intercultural Effectiveness of International and Domestic Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahsen Avcılar ◽  
Enes Gök
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Grade Level ◽  
Policy Recommendations ◽  
Background Characteristics ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Intercultural Effectiveness ◽  
Intercultural Competencies ◽  
Research And Policy

Among the vast and diverse discussions and research on international students, the intercultural status of university students holds a special place in terms of integration and academic success. One of the discussions is the intercultural competencies of the students in higher education. In this respect, this study aims to compare the intercultural effectiveness of international and domestic students, as well as examine their intercultural effectiveness status in terms of different background characteristics. The data were collected from a public university in Turkey using the Intercultural Effectiveness Scale developed by Portalla and Chen (2010). The findings revealed that international students compared to domestic counterparts show a higher level of intercultural effectiveness. Additionally, some background characteristics are significant predictors of the intercultural effectiveness of university students: grade level, parent's nationality, being and living in a foreign country, having a close friend(s) from a different culture.  Some research and policy recommendations are provided.

Quality of life, physical activity and burnout syndrome during online learning period in Brazilian university students during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cluster analysis

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-15
Author(s):  
Diana Vilela Azzi ◽  
Júlia Melo ◽  
Armindo de Arruda Campos Neto ◽  
Paula Midori Castelo ◽  
Eric Francelino Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Online Learning ◽  
University Students ◽  
Burnout Syndrome

Picture This: A Photovoice Study Of International Students’ Food Experience in Canada

2014 ◽  
Vol 75 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephanie Amos ◽  
Daphne Lordly
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Identity Formation ◽  
International Student ◽  
Culture Shock ◽  
Traditional Foods ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Food Experience ◽  
International University

Purpose: International student enrolment in Canadian universities is increasing. As international university students acculturate, they experience a culture shock in which food plays a major role. International university students’ Canadian food experiences therefore were explored. Methods: A Photovoice methodology was used with 15 international undergraduate and graduate university students, who were recruited to take pictures of their food experiences. They also participated in two focus group discussions that included an analysis of their photos. Results: Seven themes related to the significance of food in acculturation were revealed: the paradox of Canadian convenience, the equation of traditional foods with health, traditional food quality and accessibility, support networks, food consumption for comfort, ethnic restaurants, and the exploration of non-traditional foods. Maintaining cultural identity with traditional foods was an overarching theme related to acculturation. Conclusions: International students acculturating to Canada have emotional and physical needs, which can be met through food. Opportunities exist to improve their acculturation experiences. Canadian universities can incorporate food acculturation strategies into campus events and menus. Nutrition professionals on campus can facilitate a positive food environment and nurture culture identity formation.

scholarly journals Variables Affecting the Retention Intentions of Students in Higher Education Institutions

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 358-382
Author(s):  
Matti Haverila ◽  
Kai Haverila ◽  
Caitlin McLaughlin
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Study Skills ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Retention Strategies ◽  
College Life ◽  
Equal Importance ◽  
And Performance

The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences between domestic and international students with regards to the variables affecting students’ retention intentions. Altogether, 15 variables related to retention intentions were examined and significant differences were found in six of these variables. Variables related to personal issues (e.g., medical or family difficulties) were of equal importance to both groups, while the importance of institution and performance-centric variables differed between the groups. Social integration, ineffective study skills, difficulty adjusting to college life, poor extracurricular activities, and poor housing arrangements were perceived to be significantly more important by international students, while poor quality of instruction was perceived to be significantly more important by domestic students. Thus, international and domestic students require different retention strategies on the part of the institution.

scholarly journals Exploring the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on International Students and Universities in Canada

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Firang ◽  
Joseph Mensah
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Data Sources ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
Economic Implications ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Financial Difficulties ◽  
Secondary Data Sources

International students in Canada make enormous contribution to the Canadian economy. As domestic students’ enrolment has declined, international students’ admissions have compensated for economic losses that Canadian universities incur from the decline of domestic students’ enrolment. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting international students’ admissions to Canadian universities.  Drawing on various secondary data sources, this article argues that international students in Canada are vulnerable due to their temporary immigration status. They are excluded from most governments’ relief programs aimed at supporting Canadians during this pandemic. Most international students experience psychological and financial difficulties amid the pandemic. The situation is triggering a further decline in international students’ admission, creating economic implications for Canadian universities. By exploring the challenges facing international students and the strategies required to strengthen international students' resilience and universities’ capacities, the paper contributes to our understanding of the plights of international students and educational institutions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Academic Listening Skills of the International University Students in Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Mevlüt Elli̇alti ◽  
Zekerya Batur
Keyword(s):  
Academic Success ◽  
International Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cognitive Processing ◽  
Academic Language ◽  
Academic Literacy ◽  
Academic Programs ◽  
Listening Skills ◽  
Listening Levels ◽  
International University

The number of international university students in Turkey is growing, thus more research is needed on teaching Turkish as an academic language and on academic literacy. This study aims to investigate (i) the international students’ views of the difficulties of the academic language skills, (ii) the efficacy level of the skills for their academic success, (iii) the academic listening and academic literacy status of the students, and (iv) the relationship between academic listening levels with some variables. In order to analyse the self-efficacy perceptions of the students, the data were collected by using the Turkish adaptation (Cronbach’s alpha value =0.943) of the Academic Listening Self-rating Questionnaire (ALSAQ), developed by Aryadoust and Goh (2017) and adopted by Ellialtı and Batur (2021). The questionnaire consists of 39 items that embody six factors. These factors are lecture structure, cognitive processing skills, linguistic components and prosody, relating input to other materials, memory and concentration, and note-taking. In the study, the participants were 221 international students studying at various academic programs in 33 state universities in Turkey. The data were analysed by Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) program. The results of the study showed that (i) listening is an easy skill for students to develop, (ii) listening is important for the students’ academic success, (iii) out of 39 items, 13 aspects were not at a good level in academic listening, and (iv) academic listening levels of the international students were not significantly different in terms of their gender, study area, and the number of the known languages.

scholarly journals Protecting University Students From Bullying And Harassment: A Review Of The Initiatives At Canadian Universities

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 145-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena Cismaru ◽  
Romulus Cismaru
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
University Students ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
School Students ◽  
University Environment ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
The World ◽  
Bullying And Harassment

Students’ bullying and harassment have been shown to be a problem and more schools around the world are starting to address them. Although much of the attention and research has focused on middle-school students, addressing bullying and harassment in universities is important and makes the object of the present research. We provide an overview of how student versus student bullying and harassment are reported, monitored, and dealt with at Canadian educational institutions. Specifically, we identify schools where there is information and policies regarding students’ persecution; we describe how colleges help and what advice they offer; we discuss frameworks used to tackle it; as well, we present other initiatives aiming to prevent it. We also attempt to evaluate measures by linking them with incidence figures. This review may guide future initiatives to tackle intimidation with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of university environment.

The technique of applying cluster analysis when Performing graduate qualification work by students St. Petersburg University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-217
Author(s):  
Aleksander Litvinenko ◽  
Lyudmila Bolshakova
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
University Students ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Analysis Methodology ◽  
Cluster Analysis Method ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The relevance of the topic have determined by needs of ensuring the quality of graduation qualifications by university students. This aim have to achieved, inter alia, using methods of mathematical and statistical analysis. The article discusses the practical application of the cluster analysis methodology by university students in the Graduation qualification work. The authors have analysed advantages and disadvantages of this method and determined the boundaries of its use. From a methodological point of view, it have interested to justify the boundaries of the Cluster analysis method application. Attention is to drawn the particular problems formulation the solution of which involves achieving the aim of cluster analysis. The authors describe the stages of clustering have identified with using the ascending hierarchical method. The article describes the basic rules and the sequence of using the STATISTICA package with the English version to solve the specific problem of clustering a large number of objects. As an example, the task of clustering eleven subjects of the Northwestern Subject of Russia in order to identify similar features of their innovative development. The authors emphasize the importance of using the method in terms of identifying the general properties of objects in allocated clusters. The regularities that describe the relationship of individual groups of objects are also substantial

scholarly journals The Emperor’s New Clothes: Maclean’s, NSSE, and the Inappropriate Ranking of Canadian Universities

2020 ◽  
pp. 14-35
Author(s):  
J Paul Grayson
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Analysis ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
First Year ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Institutional Level ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
The Us

Most Canadian universities participate in the US-based National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) that measures various aspects of “student engagement.” The higher the level of engagement, the greater the probability of positive outcomes and the better the quality of the school. Maclean’s magazine publishes some of the results of these surveys. Institutions are ranked in terms of their scores on 10 engagement categories and four outcomes. The outcomes considered are how students in the first and senior years evaluate their overall experiences (satisfaction) and whether or not students would return to their  campuses. Universities frequently use their scores on measures reported by Maclean’s in a self-Congratulatory way. In this article, I deal with levels of satisfaction provided by Maclean’s. Based on multiple regression, I show that of the 10 engagement variables regarded as important by NSSE, at the institutional level, only one explains most of the variance in first-year student satisfaction. The others are of limited consequence. I also demonstrate, via a cluster analysis, that, rather than there being a hierarchy of Canadian institutions as suggested by the way in which Maclean’s presents NSSE findings, Canadianuniversities can most adequately be divided into a limited number of different satisfaction clusters. Findings such as these might serve as a caution to parents and students who consider Maclean’s satisfaction rankings when assessing the merits of different universities. Overall, in terms of first-year satisfaction, the findings suggest more similarities than differences between and among Canadian universities.

scholarly journals Extrapolation of Canadian Universities’ Internationalization Strategies into Ukrainian Higher Agrarian Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 110
Author(s):  
Tatiana Fomenko ◽  
Marina Bilotserkovets ◽  
Alexander Kobzhev
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Initial Level ◽  
Multicultural Awareness ◽  
Academic Mobility ◽  
Canadian Universities ◽  
Intellectual Traditions ◽  
Internationalization Strategies ◽  
Internationalization In Higher Education ◽  
The University

The article reveals the experience of Canadian universities in the sphere of internationalization and its implementation into the academic process of the Ukrainian higher agrarian education. The authors of the article examined works of Canadian researchers concerning internationalization in higher education, the process of adaptation of international students to the foreign environment, in particular, those which describe the outcomes of students, belonging to non-European intellectual traditions. It was found out that the Canadian strategies in internationalization had resulted in increasing quality of education and scientific research by establishing links with international partners due to the active academic mobility, multicultural awareness and integration into the world scientific society. Analysing and resuming the materials, the questionnaires were compeled to identify the initial level of adaptation of international students to the Ukrainian agrarian university, focused on housing information, challenges, learning the English and Ukrainian languages, university authority support for international students, etc. Assuming findings of the study, pedagogical conditions, appropriate to successful adaptation of international students to the academic and cultural environment of the university were distinguished. The intercultural trainings programme was targeted to facilitate the process of international students’ adaptation to the new multicultural  academic environment, as well as provide the necessary skills for intercultural communication.

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