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National Association for Foreign Student Affairs, Washington, DC. – 1986
Intended to aid administrators and advisors of foreign students from developing nations enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, the guide offers suggestions for all stages of the advising process. A chapter on planning and selection considers factors concerning pre-admission, admission, determining English language proficiency, and finances.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Admission (School), Cultural Differences, Developing Nations
Shana'a, Joyce – Improving College and University Teaching, 1978
Recognition of some of the variations in educational backgrounds and life-styles of foreign stduents--particularly those from developing nations--could ease the communication difficulties they face when studying in American universities. Observations of language problems, counseling problems, class behavior, and social customs are offered. (JMD)
Descriptors: College Students, Communication Problems, Cultural Differences, Developing Nations