Millennial Asia
Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018, Pages 183-202

Socio-cultural Adjustment Experiences of International Students in Chinese Higher Education Institutions (Article)

Tsegay S.M.* , Zegergish M.Z. , Ashraf M.A.
  • a School of Education, University of Roehampton, London, United Kingdom
  • b Eritrea Institute of Technology, Asmara, Eritrea
  • c Educational Science Research Institute, Hunan University, Changsha, China

Abstract

Using qualitative research methods, this study explores international students’ socio-cultural adjustment experiences in Chinese Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The study indicates that many international students in China are facing linguistic and cultural challenges. They have limited interaction with Chinese students and the local people, which results in shallow socio-cultural understanding of China and its people. Although they are inadequate, Chinese HEIs are tackling these challenges by providing various supporting mechanisms such as offering introductory Chinese language course/s, organizing orientation programmes and partnering international and Chinese students. The study helps (Chinese) HEIs to enhance their services to international students and boost students’ experiences. © 2018 Association of Asia Scholars.

Author Keywords

China Socio-cultural adjustment International students higher education institutions

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85051831806&doi=10.1177%2f0976399618786342&partnerID=40&md5=24992297f21eee568199ae0552f126be
DOI: 10.1177/0976399618786342
ISSN: 09763996
Original Language: English