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- 1. International Student Development COUN 7132 - Group 4 Angela Graham Gia Johnson Kaylyn Moran Tyanne Pethel
- 2. International Student Characteristics Quick Facts • • • • • Approximately 720,000 Foreign Students in US 45% Female, 55% Male 89% Single, 11% Married 92% Full-time, 8% Part-time Largest majority are from Asia (23% China)
- 3. International Student Characteristics Quick Facts • • • • More than 50% pursuing Graduate level degrees Primary source of funding: Personal or Family Homesickness- #1 Issue Language Barriers- #2 Issue
- 4. Where International Students Study • Top three states: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts and Illinois • What about Georgia? Ranked 12th (15,359) GA Tech (5000), Emory (2000), GA State (1500) • Top five countries of origin: China, India, South Korea, Canada, Taiwan
- 5. Top Areas of Study
- 6. Issues Facing International Students • • • • • • Language Barriers Cultural Barriers Social Isolation Financial Hardship Transportation Discrimination / Exploitation
- 7. Language Barriers • TOEFL- Test of English as a Foreign Language • Impacts Communication with Professors and Peers – Oral and Written Accents Colloquial sayings Many classes consist of lectures and papers
- 8. Cultural Barriers • Dealing with stress International students less likely to consult a professional when dealing with stress, depression or academic challenges • Academic Plagiarism (Cultural Vs. Academic) Learning Styles and classroom culture • Freedom of choice Elective courses • Social Cues
- 9. Social Isolation • International students cite cultural and language barriers as a major source of stress and alienation • Lack of connection to traditional family/cultural support network leads to feelings of isolation and loneliness • Excessive study habits due to pressure to perform well academically, as expected by family who provide financial support, reduces social contact
- 10. Social Isolation, Cont. • International students may have high levels of conflict with self-exploration and growth • Daily Struggles
- 11. Financial Hardship • Not eligible for Federal or State Financial Aid • F-1 Student visa holders are not allowed to work once in US (USCIS regulations) • Required to pay out-of-state tuition • Student’s family struggle to provide funds to cover tuition, books and living expenses
- 12. Transportation • Bus (Some but not all schools are on the public bus route or provide school shuttles) • Bicycle (On campus & metro area schools) • Marta (Limited to institutions within the metro area) • Car (DDS-Must prove eligibility via immigration documents and photo ID)
- 13. Discrimination / Exploitation • Issues with Immigration International students are often scared to report crimes against them for fear of deportation International students who are working often face poor working conditions and are afraid to complain for fear of reprisal (being reported to immigration) Many students struggle with housing issues (overcrowding, overt discrimination from realtors)
- 14. Discrimination / Exploitation Perceptions Since 9/11 Sometimes Looked Down on by American Students – Dress, Food, Speech Perception of Advantage – Asian Students
- 15. Crisis Warning Signs • Infrequent class attendance; excessive tardiness • Changes in personal hygiene or dress • Social withdrawal or inability to interact with others • Disruptive, aggressive, threatening, inappropriate or bizarre behavior • Expressed or written reference to self harm
- 16. Positive Programs • International Student Fellowships • Relationships between faculty and international students Research shows that relationships between faculty and intern students have a positive impact on students success • Mentoring Relationships Setting up American students and international student mentoring relationships
- 17. Student Support Services • • • • • • Professional/Career Workshops/Seminars Academic Tutorial Center Stress Management Techniques Career Development Job Search/Resume Development Referral to Professional Resources (mental health services, public health clinic, support groups)
- 18. Resources NAFSA – Association of International Educators (March 2012) http://www.nafsa.org/public_policy.sec/grassroots_advocacy/advocacy_day/ Understanding stressors of international students in higher education: what college counselors and personnel need to know By: Monique Olivas and Chi-Sing Li http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCG/is_3_33/ai_n17134814/?tag=conte nt;col1 Academic Challenges Faced by International Students Adapted by: Heather Marie Kosur, Edited by: Noreen Gunnell, Updated Jan 18, 2011 http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/85962.aspx http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/~/media/Files/Corporate/OpenDoors/Fast-Facts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashx
- 19. Resources http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED276296.pdf Open Doors Institute (2011) http://www.iie.org/en/Research-andPublications/~/media/Files/Corporate/Open-Doors/FastFacts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashx Kadison, Richard, M.D. & Digeronimo, Theresa F. (2004) College of the Overwhelmed, The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What To Do About It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
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- http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/~/media/Files/Corporate/Open-Doors/Fast-Facts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashxAccording to the Institute of International Education - Open Doors International study gathers statistics on international students and scholars studying or teaching at higher education institutions in the United States, and U.S. students studying abroad for academic credit at their home colleges or universities.In the 2010-2011 school year there were 723, 277 international students throughout colleges and universities in the U.S.That is a 23% increase in international students since the year 2000.
- States with the top percentage of international students: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Illinois Top universities in GA: Georgia Institute of Technology (app. 5,000), Emory (app. 2,000), Georgia State (appl. 1,500) Top five countries of origin: China, India, South Korea, Canada, and Taiwan Asian students are more likely to face language difficulties than other international students
- http://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/~/media/Files/Corporate/Open-Doors/Fast-Facts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashx
- TOEFL-Even though students may pass the test, they will probably still struggle with language, especially writing. APA style, deadlines, working alone or with others, and colloquial sayings might hinder international students’ success. Although the information may be insightful and correct, international students’ might suffer from the technicalities of grammar and proper writing. Professors should take this into consideration when grading international student work. I.e.. of colloquial sayings: “It is raining cats and dogs!” “I’m gonna string her up by her toenails!” http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED276296.pdf
- International students are less likely to consult a counseling center when they are stress, homesick, or depressedPlagiarism is a new concept for some international students, particularly Arab students who come from cultures that view learning as the process of integrating others’ ideas into your own and making them your own. Arab students might also struggle with choosing electives. They come from a culture where the degrees were very strictly set and they might have more trouble planning out their own degrees than their American counter parts. Additionally, learning styles differ form county to country. In many foreign countries class participation and group projects are not common. Students receive information from the professor in a format lecture and demonstrate their knowledge back on paper via an examination. In the US we have an informal learning style in the classroom, where input is welcome, but this can be intimidating to foreign students who may be concerned about their accent or correct use of words.The way Americans communicate can be challenging to International students. Here we shake hand and touch and hug each other when we talk. Some international students may be uncomfortable with physical contact. Also, in some countries personal space and distance between individuals talking is much smaller. Americans may be uncomfortable with International students standing very close when talking. Kadison, Richard, M.D. & Digeronimo, Theresa F. (2004) College of the Overwhelmed, The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What To Do About It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers. http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED276296.pdf
- Understanding stressors of international students in higher education: what college counselors and personnel need to know By: Monique Olivas and Chi-Sing Lihttp://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCG/is_3_33/ai_n17134814/?tag=content;col1
- Many International students experience guilt and internal conflict when the experiences and growth they encounter in college is contrary to their culture beliefs. International students are constantly faced with decision about every or they make, it is a struggle to think, speak and write in a language that is not your native language. It is tiring to have to be aware and conscience every waking minute.Kadison, Richard, M.D. & Digeronimo, Theresa F. (2004) College of the Overwhelmed, The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What To Do About It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
- International students are not eligible for the federal financial aid that most U.S. students take advantage ofInt. students may be faced with travel, living expenses, and document and fee expenses that their American counterparts do not have to considerPrimary Source of Funding63% Student or student’s family23% U.S. College or University6% Foreign Gov or University5% Current Employment Academic Challenges Faced by International StudentsAdapted by: Heather Marie Kosur, Edited by: Noreen Gunnell, Updated Jan 18, 2011http://www.brighthub.com/education/college/articles/85962.aspxhttp://www.iie.org/en/Research-and-Publications/~/media/Files/Corporate/Open-Doors/Fast-Facts/Fast%20Facts%202011.ashx
- International advisors often have to work with DDS staff regarding international students who face many challenges when applying for a GA driving license.
- NAFSA – Association of International Educators (March 2012)http://www.nafsa.org/public_policy.sec/grassroots_advocacy/advocacy_day/
- International students from Middle Eastern countries have a difficult time getting student visa’s. Once these students do arrive on their college campuses they may by harassed by local lay enforcement or students on campus, because of the lingering fears from 9/11. Some American students may not be familiar with the dress, food and customs of foreign students and therefore may make comments that are insensitive to international students. As the number of International students increases, some minority and lower socioeconomic students may feel the Asian students are taking their sports in college. Asian students are labeled “brains” their drive and focus may cause resentment from other students and sometimes faculty. Kadison, Richard, M.D. & Digeronimo, Theresa F. (2004) College of the Overwhelmed, The Campus Mental Health Crisis and What To Do About It. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass Publishers.
- Behavioral Clues that may suggest a student could be in distress:
- Understanding stressors of international students in higher education: what college counselors and personnel need to know By: Monique Olivas and Chi-Sing Lihttp://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCG/is_3_33/ai_n17134814/?tag=content;col1
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