A Study on Academic Adaptation of International Students in China

Autor/inn/en	Hussain, Mudassir; Shen, Hong
Titel	A Study on Academic Adaptation of International Students in China
Quelle	In: Higher Education Studies, 9 (2019) 4, S.80-91 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1925-4741
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Foreign Students; Student Adjustment; Coping; Readiness; School Orientation; College Environment; Academic Support Services; Graduate Students; Limited English Speaking; Student Personnel Services; Peer Relationship; Student Motivation; Cultural Awareness; Extracurricular Activities; Academic Achievement; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Student; Students; Adjustment; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Adaptation; Bewältigung; Hochschulumwelt; Graduate Study; Aufbaustudium; Graduiertenstudium; Hauptstudium; Peer-Beziehungen; Schulische Motivation; Cultural identity; Kulturelle Identität; Außerunterrichtliche Aktivität; Schulleistung
Abstract	This qualitative study investigated academic challenges, supports and the role of readiness in academic adaptation of international students. 20 international students were recruited for data collection employing semi-structured interviews. The results showed that three types including academic challenges, socio-cultural challenges and language incompetency were affecting the academic adaptation process. In addition, three types of supports including university support, peer support and psychological motivation which helped international students cope with the challenges while readiness played a significant role in balancing challenges and supports. Pre-departure preparedness and on-campus orientation instilled readiness among international students. The study suggested that sending countries should make effective mechanism to prepare the students before their departure. It can include host country's language, its education system, degree requirement, culture, climate and food etc. The study proposed theoretical model of academic adaptation of international students for future quantitative research. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Canadian Center of Science and Education. 1120 Finch Avenue West Suite 701-309, Toronto, OH M3J 3H7, Canada. Tel: 416-642-2606; Fax: 416-642-2608; e-mail: hes@ccsenet.org; Web site: http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/hes
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01