Journal of International Students
Volume 9, Issue 4, 2019, Pages 1203-1208

Life outside your comfort zone: The power of reflection for cultural adjustment (Article) (Open Access)

Sy J. , Cruz N.
  • a Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
  • b Old Dominion University, United States

Abstract

This reflective article explores the different experiences of two higher education professionals who utilized intentional reflection to help with the transition to new countries and cultural environments. Both stories focus on how these higher education professionals grappled with challenges of being members of majority and minority groups within the racial and religious contexts of their new environments. The article concludes by sharing recommendations for how other higher education professionals can utilize reflection to help with transition and cultural adjustment. © Journal of International Students.

Author Keywords

Cultural adjustment Academic mobility International faculty Transnational scholar Minority faculty Faculty transition Reflection

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85074726844&doi=10.32674%2fjis.v9i4.1022&partnerID=40&md5=be1077132ac77abcb4d27d2c95ed6894

DOI: 10.32674/jis.v9i4.1022
ISSN: 21623104
Original Language: English