Supporting international students through strengthening their social resources

Dados Bibliográficos

ID4098448
AutoresNancy Arthur (0009-0006-1425-7909, University of Calgary, autor correspondente)
Ano2017
Volume42
Fascículo5
Páginas887-894
Data de publicação2017-05-04
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoStudies in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03075079.2017.1293876
OpenAlexW2594726988
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas49
Referências citadas28

Efforts to recruit international students to higher education must be matched with preparation of the campus community for engaging with this diverse population. The motives of international students for pursuing international studies, including academic and career goals, are facilitated through building strong relationships with members of the host institution. The social integration of international students is important for their academic performance, for building a sense of connection to the destination country, and for supporting career plans post-graduation. Three key social resources for supporting international student transitions include academic faculty, counsellors, and local students. However, these groups need to be prepared to support international students through a high-quality educational experience and through addressing the demands of living and learning in a new cultural and academic environment. Engagement with international students is critical for their success and offers unique relationships to increase the cross-cultural learning of all members of the campus community

Academic achievement · Higher education · Institution · International education · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Social integration · Social science · Sociology · Student engagement · Global Education and Multiculturalism · Higher Education Governance and Development · International Student and Expatriate Challenges · Psychology