Vol. 8 No. 4 (2018): Journal of International Students

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This volume, featuring contributions from 77 authors, examines the multifaceted experiences of international students during an era marked by global political shifts such as Trump and Brexit. Topics range from academic and cultural transitions to psychosocial factors influencing adaptation and success. Articles explore themes like strategic language learning, culturally responsive programming, and social media's role in cultural adaptation. With insights into diverse student populations, including graduate students and those in online or international settings, this issue provides actionable strategies for educators and policymakers. Bridging research and practice is an essential resource for fostering inclusivity and resilience in international education.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4
Published: 2018-10-01

Editorial

  • International Students in the Era of Trump and Brexit: Implications, Constructions and Trends

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.210
    Brendan Bartram
    1479–1482

Research Articles (English)

  • International Graduate Student Labor as Mergers and Acquisitions

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.211
    Brendan Cantwell, Jenny J. Lee, Yeukai A. Mlambo
    1483–1498

  • An Academic and Cultural Transition Course for International Students: Efficacy and SocioEmotional Outcomes

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.213
    Nelson C. Brunsting, Andrew C. Smith, Corinne E. Zachry
    1497–1521

  • Stress-Driven Spending: Correlates of International Students’ Adjustment Strains and Compulsive Online Buying

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.214
    Yana Lou, Sang-Eun Byun
    1522–1548

  • The Outcomes of the Community Cooking Workshops for International Students at Simon Fraser University

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.218
    Gabriella Luongo, Rochelle Tucker, Crystal Hutchinson, Rosie Dhaliwal
    1549–1568

  • The Institutional Determinants of Internationalization: The Cases of Study Abroad Participation and International Student Enrollment

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.220
    Jonathan Marks, Charles Yeager, Jr., Jay Gatrell, Jeremy Bennett
    1591–1612

  • Motehen: A Case Study of Shifting Perceptions of Japanese Masculinity and Desirability Through Study Abroad

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.219
    Elisabeth (Libby) Morinaga-Williams
    1569–1590

  • “They Make No Contribution!” versus “We Should Make Friends with Them!”—American Domestic Students’ Perception of Chinese International Students’ Reticence and Face

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.221
    Yi Zhu, Mary Bresnahan
    1614–1635

  • Relationships Between Stress and Psychosocial Factors with Sources of Help-Seeking Among International Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.222
    Martin A. Swanbrow Becker, Shengli Dong, Julia Kronholz, Chris Brownson
    1636–1661

  • Multilingual and Multimodal Repertoires as part of Identity Management on Facebook: A Case of International Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.223
    Osman Solmaz
    1662–1680

  • Influential Factors in the College Decision-Making Process for Chinese Students Studying in the U.S.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.224
    Madeline A. Rafi
    1681–1693

  • Using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Approach to Understand Academic Advising with International Community College Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.230
    Yi Leaf Zhang
    1764–1782

  • Exploring the Academic English Socialization of International Graduate Students in Taiwan

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.229
    Shu-Wen Lan
    1748–1763

  • Studying in Canada: Experiences of Female Graduate Students from Saudi Arabia

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.228
    Bushra Alqudayri, Tatiana Gounko
    1736–1747

  • International Graduate Students’ Challenges and Learning Experiences in Online Classes

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.227
    Tala Michelle Karkar-Esperat
    1722–1735

  • English Versus Native Language on Social Media: International Students' Cultural Adaptation in the U.S.

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.226
    Haijing Tu
    1709–1721

  • Curiosity and Autonomy as Factors That Promote Personal Growth in the Cross-cultural Transition Process of International Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.225
    Elif Merve Cankaya, Jeffrey Liew, Clarissa Pinto Pizarro de Freitas
    1694–1708

  • Examining the Sexual Enigma of the Immigrant Paradox with International Students

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.231
    Philip A. Belcastro, Hardaye Ramsaroop-Hansen
    1783–1814

  • International Graduate Students: Agency, Intentionality, and Socialization Reciprocity

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.232
    José Manual Martínez, India C. Plough
    1815–1830

  • A Qualitative Exploration of On-Campus Experiences of English-Speaking Graduate International Students at a Leading Japanese University

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.233
    Mahboubeh Rakhshandehroo
    1831–1847

  • Hindsight is 20/20 Vision: What International Students Wished They Had Known Before Coming to Live and Learn in Ireland

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.234
    Tom Farrelly, Tony Murphy
    1848–1864

  • Developing Culturally Responsive Programs to Promote International Student Adjustment: A Participatory Approach

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.235
    Laura R. Johnson, Tanja Seifen-Adkins, Daya Singh Sandhu, Nadezda Arbles, Hitomi Makino
    1865–1878

  • Writing Gravity: International Female Graduate Students’ Academic Writing Experiences

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.236
    Abir Aly Eldaba, Janet Kesterson Isbell
    1879–1890

  • Factors Influencing Chinese International Students’ Strategic Language Learning at Ten Universities in the U.S.: A Mixed-Method Study

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.237
    Yao Fu, Crystal Machado, Zhenjie Weng
    1891-1913

  • Study Abroad Objectives and Satisfaction of International Students in Japan

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.238
    Matthias Hennings, Shin Tanabe
    1914–1925

  • Iranian Student Experience Pursuing Admission to Universities in the United States

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.239
    Theresa S. Hefner-Babb, Rezvan Khoshlessan
    1926-1940

Book Reviews

  • Understanding International Students from Asia in American Universities: Learning and Living Globalization

    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v8i4.240
    Ahoefa S. Tshibaka
    1941-1943