This Descriptive Correlational study examined international students' linguistic challenges and cultural adaptation at a major private university in the Philippines. Using the Multicultural Personality Questionnaire (MPQ) Short Form, the research measured international students' (n=276) adaptation to sociocultural and educational environments in terms of four dimensions: (1) cultural empathy, (2) open-mindedness, (3) emotional stability, and (4) social flexibility. Researchers also conducted an interview among participants representing the different countries involved and using semi-structured questionnaire. Results indicated that cultural empathy and open-mindedness were negatively correlated with length of stay while flexibility was positively correlated with length of stay. Findings imply that the challenges encountered include academics, language, food especially during the beginning of stay and that the university is responsive to the needs of this group. © 2018 Asian E F L Journal Press. All rights reserved.

International students Multicultural personality Foreign students Cultural adaptation

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