Journal of International Students
Volume 9, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 682-701

Seeking a sense of belonging: Social and cultural integration of international students with American college students (Article)

Rivas J. , Hale K. , Burke M.G.
  • a Western Kentucky University, United States
  • b Western Kentucky University, United States
  • c Western Kentucky University, United States

Abstract

International students studying at higher education institutions in the United States experience challenges as they adjust to new environments. Social connectedness to American college students could mitigate such challenges and assist international students with social and cultural integration. This study, using qualitative data from interviews, examined international students’ experiences and their sense of belonging on an American college campus, including the factors that contribute to or deter from it. © Journal of International Students.

Author Keywords

cultural integration International students Belonging social integration College students

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Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85067198476&doi=10.32674%2fjis.v9i2.943&partnerID=40&md5=b45b07d697685f173f18a39c534738af
DOI: 10.32674/jis.v9i2.943
ISSN: 21623104
Original Language: English