Vol. 6 No. 1 (2016): Journal of International Students

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This volume delves into the multifaceted experiences of international students, offering groundbreaking research and fresh perspectives on their social, cultural, and academic transitions. From mapping social networks and exploring dietary acculturation to addressing acculturative stress and fostering a sense of belonging, this issue captures the nuanced challenges and triumphs international students face. Featuring contributions on topics like health communication, first-year experiences, and perceptions of U.S. higher education, this collection serves as an invaluable resource for educators, policymakers, and researchers seeking to enhance support systems and inclusivity in global higher education.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1
Published: 2016-01-01

Research Articles (English)

  • International Students’ Social Network: Network Mapping to Gauge Friendship Formation and Student Engagement on Campus

    Susannah McFaul
    1-13
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.393

  • International and American Students' Perceptions of Informal English Conversations

    Eun Jeong (Esther) Lee
    14-34
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.394

  • First Year Experience: How We Can Better Assist First-Year International Students in Higher Education

    Zi Yan, Patricia Sendall
    35-51
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.395

  • International Students, University Health Centers, and Memorable Messages About Health

    Heather J. Carmack, Shireen Bedi, Sarah N. Heiss
    52-72
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.481

  • Explaining the Effectiveness of the Contrast Culture Method for Managing Interpersonal Interactions Across Cultures

    Hiroyoshi Hiratsuka, Hanako Suzuki, Alexis Pusina
    73-92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.482

  • Perceived Support as a Predictor of Acculturative Stress Among International Students in the United States

    Jieru Bai
    93-106
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.483

  • Loyal Tongue, Liberal Mind: International Students’ Experiences on Dietary Acculturation in England

    Novella O’Sullivan, Farzad Amirabdollahian
    107-127
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.484

  • International Female Graduate Students' Experience at a Midwestern University: Sense of Belonging and Identity Development

    Anh T. Le, Barbara Y. LaCost, Michael Wismer
    128-152
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.485

  • International Students’ Perceptions of the Value of U.S. Higher Education

    Ewa Urban, Louann Bierlein Palmer
    153-174
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.486

  • International Students in Transition: Voices of Chinese Doctoral Students in a U.S. Research University

    Yi (Leaf) Zhang
    175-194
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.487

  • International Students’ Cultural and Social Experiences in a British University: “Such a hard life [it] is here”

    Linda K. Newsome, Paul Cooper
    195-215
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.488

  • Student to Scholar: Learning Experiences of International Students

    Yolanda Michelle Palmer
    216-240
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.489

  • Investigating the Impact of the Tier 4 Policy on International Students at Private Colleges in the UK

    Abdul Waheed Mughal
    241-261
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.490

  • Factors that Contribute to the Adjustment of International Students

    Jean Kesnold Mesidor, Kaye F. Sly
    262-282
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.569

  • A Critical Review of International Students’ Adjustment Research from a Deleuzian Perspective

    Gene Vasilopoulos
    283-307
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.570

Book Reviews

  • Academic Writing for International Students of Business

    Keri Dutkiewicz
    319-321
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.573

  • Demystifying Outcomes Assessment for International Educators

    Paige E. Butler
    322-324
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.574

  • International Students Dictionary

    Karen Johnson, Lisa Wells
    325-328
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.575

Research in Briefs (English)

  • Do Nondomestic Undergraduates Choose a Major Field In Order to Maximize Grade Point Averages?

    Matthew E. Bergman, Barry Fass-Holmes
    308-313
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.571

Cross-Border Narratives

  • The Self, the Other, and the International Student

    David Starr-Glass
    314-318
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v6i1.572