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

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

  • International and American Students' Perceptions of Informal English Conversations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Student to Scholar: Learning Experiences of International Students

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

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

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

  • Factors that Contribute to the Adjustment of International Students

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

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

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

Book Reviews

  • Academic Writing for International Students of Business

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

  • Demystifying Outcomes Assessment for International Educators

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

  • International Students Dictionary

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

Research in Briefs (English)

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

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

Cross-Border Narratives

  • The Self, the Other, and the International Student

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