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Peer reviewedLuzzo, Darrell Anthony; And Others – Journal of College Student Development, 1996
Eight full-time international undergraduate students enrolled in a Southeast university completed a survey of open-ended questions and participated in a focus group interview. Purpose was to gain understanding of needs and concerns of international students so that student affairs professionals might better meet these needs. Findings suggest most…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), Foreign Student Advisers, Foreign Students
Domingues, Patricia M. – J Nat Assn Wom Deans Counselors, 1970
Examines literature to determine impact of foreign students on American campuses, reviews essentials necessary for providing effective services for them, speculates on future of advising them within realm of student personnel work. (Author)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Services, Counselor Role, Cultural Differences
Stafford, Thomas H., Jr.; And Others – 1978
This study represents a continuation of previous interest in conducting research on 747 international students from 71 countries enrolled at North Carolina State Universtiy. The purpose of this study was: (1) to determine the level of adjustment of international students in selected areas and to compare adjustment levels on the basis of student…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Foreign Student Advisers, Foreign Students
Fisher, Millard J.; Ozaki, Roger H. – 1985
This document presents a model wellness program for international college students in the United States and strategies to aid them in staying healthy during their stay. It notes that, without parents or other support groups, international students run the risk of developing serious health problems because of inadequate diet and sleep, substandard…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Eating Habits, Foreign Student Advisers
Dreisbach, Peter B.; And Others – 1986
A study was conducted to identify and compare anticipated life satisfaction and readjustment as perceived by bachelor and graduate degree-level international students returning to developing countries after studying agriculture in the United States with actual life satisfaction and readjustment as perceived by students with similar backgrounds who…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Agricultural Education, College Graduates, Counselor Role
McMillen, Patricia J. – 1976
The intent of this program is to explore a comprehensive plan for counseling international students at home and abroad. The goal is optimum development of the student to insure a positive personal and educational experience. Changes in international educational exchange, such as the presence of foreign students in special programs, necessitate…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Counseling Objectives, Counseling Services, Cross Cultural Training
Download full textAlthen, Gary – 1980
This guide examines the problem of providing orientation for foreign students attending U.S. universities. Ideas and suggestions for the design and conduct of orientation programs are provided. Inherent constraints that may impair program success are enumerated, including erratic student arrival times, lack of motivation to participate in…
Descriptors: Acculturation, Adjustment (to Environment), College Environment, Cultural Differences
Altscher, Diane C. – 1976
This paper outlines the broad scope of difficulties that international students encounter upon their arrival at an American institution. These students are confronted with unfamiliar customs, unappetizing food, a novel educational system, loneliness and isolation, communication difficulties, prejudice, confusion about relationship building, and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), College Students, Counseling Objectives, Counseling Services
PDF pending restorationChandras, Kananur V. – 1979
Asian American students who encounter personal problems may hesitate to utilize counseling and mental health facilities on campuses, being fearful that family, friends and/or relatives may consider them emotionally unstable. Counselors and mental health workers may lack understanding of language and cultural background of Asian-American students,…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Asian Americans, Educational Attitudes, Foreign Student Advisers
Donovan, Katherine C. – 1981
This handbook suggests many different ways in which volunteers in community groups can assist students and scholars from the People's Republic of China (PRC) in adjusting to life in the United States. First, the introduction deals with the background of the attitudes and expectations of the men and women now coming to the United States and…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Chinese Culture, Community Programs, Community Role
