Journal of International Students
Volume 6, Issue 1, 2016, Pages 52-72

International students, university health centers, and memorable messages about health (Article)

Carmack H.J. , Bedi S. , Heiss S.N.
  • a School of Communication Studies, James Madison University, United States
  • b Department of Communication Studies and Theater Arts, Northern Virginia Community College, United States
  • c Department of Community Development and Applied Economics, University of Vermont, United States

Abstract

International students entering US universities often experience a variety of important socialization messages. One important message is learning about and using the US health system. International students often first encounter the US health system through their experiences with university health centers. The authors explore the memorable messages international students receive about using university health centers. Participants identified three important messages: (a) the insurance imperative, (b) triaging your own health, and (c) passing the TB “test”. These messages help to socialize international students, but also create confusion because of ambiguity and assumption of previous knowledge. © Journal of International Students.

Author Keywords

University health centers International students communication Memorable messages

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ISSN: 21623104
Cited by: 3
Original Language: English