Journal of International Students
Volume 9, Issue 1, 2019, Pages 192-210

Needs, expectations, and experiences of international students in pathway program in the United States (Article) (Open Access)

Elturki E. , Liu Y. , Hjeltness J. , Hellmann K.
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Abstract

This research assesses the first cohort of pathway students’ needs and their academic and sociocultural experiences at a US university. A needs analysis survey, individual student interviews, and a follow-up survey were used for data collection. Understanding lectures, completing assignments, and building social relationships with domestics were among the challenges faced by pathway students due to linguistic and cultural barriers. An additional unique challenge for this particular population of international students centered around the fact that they tackle discipline-related courses while still refining their English skills. Additional support services to help students in pathways academically and socioculturally are crucial. © 2019, University Printing Services. All Rights Reserved.

Author Keywords

Graduate pathways Undergraduate pathways sociocultural factors Academic challenges

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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85064051048&doi=10.32674%2fjis.v9i1.274&partnerID=40&md5=4f7e297bac0c400f82e575ba810a8ced
DOI: 10.32674/jis.v9i1.274
ISSN: 21623104
Cited by: 1
Original Language: English