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Supporting the international student in the US: Triumphs, challenges, and possible solutions Ragea AlQahtani, Reem AlRusaiyas, Maha AlSuliman, Rehab AlZayer, Supattra Andrade, Catherine Ayantoye, Feng Chen Lin, Lewis Jackson, Rashida Banerjee
For more information contact:Rashida Banerjee at [email protected]
Orientation to the
new education system in
the US
Lack of: *faculty and
peer interactions
*clear understanding of goals, expectations *information on available university resources
and services
*Increase social networks
to build relationships
with peers and professors*Articulate
clear goals and expectations
* Provide information of resources via
graduate handbooks,
guided tours of the university
Online courses/
programs using
computer mediated tools for learning
*Challenges with English
language combined with learning new technology;
*Lack of understanding
of cultural contexts in learning/
teaching may lead to
depression and drop-out
*Provide intense practice in
reading and writing academic
content *More time to
complete assignments and readings
*Be sensitive to cultural
differences when developing
content and designing
course
Professional tutoring , especially in English
*Difficulty in comprehendi
ng class lectures due to language barrier and
accent difficulties
*Difficulty in understandin
g assignments
leading to poor
performance*Students
review the text before class*Take active notes while
listening*Take
instruction in listening and note taking strategies
*Take advantage of
available university resources
Culture shock
*Negative stereotypes
amongst peers and
faculty members
often created due
to media portrayals and lack of information
*Home sickness
*Activities and
programs that promote cross cultural interactions
*The university
International student
offices play a big role*Active student groups
Commun-ication
challenges
*Non-native English
speakers face communication challenges
that may impede cross-
cultural communicatio
n and meaningful
social engagement
*Provide and use
resources that enhance communicati
on e.g. Writing
Centers to improve
writing skills, platform for
cross cultural
dialogues
Social interactio
n
*Socially appropriate interaction in the US –both for the
student and other
who interact with the student
*Incorporate strategies to
reduce stereotypes &
develop positive problem solving; *seek out
similarity rather than
differences amongst cultures; *separate
political views and individuals
Significant US laws
and policies
for participation in the society*Most laws and policies are new for international
students; e.g.
residence contracts, obtaining driver's license,
credit card, cell phone
etc.
*Provide orientation
to the social
policies and procedures related to
living in the US
*Active student groups
US immigration laws
*Policies of Departmen
t of Homeland Security related
visa and status; taking
courses online
*A clear understanding of
enrollment policies; *advocati
ng for change in
he policies
University policies
Unknown
university
policies; e.g.
plagiarismClear
understanding of the university
polices and procedures
at the orientation; particularly related to
understanding
plagiarism
Academic Social Policy
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