Vol. 4 No. 2 (2014): Journal of International Students

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Discover new perspectives on the experiences of international students in Journal of International Students, Vol. 4, No. 2. This issue highlights transformative learning journeys of African graduate students, examines the impact of U.S. higher education policies on international student mobility, and explores mental health help-seeking behaviors among international and African American college students. Articles also address critical topics such as access to reproductive health services for female international students in Australia and strategies for managing anxiety among international teaching assistants.

Additionally, innovative programming in international living-learning communities is featured alongside reviews of practical guides for navigating academic and communication challenges. This volume provides essential insights for advancing equity, inclusion, and support in global education.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2
Published: 2014-04-01

Research Articles (English)

  • Transformative Learning Experiences of International Graduate Students from Africa

    Alex Kumi-Yeboah
    109-125
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.472

  • The “Redirecting” of International Students: American Higher Education Policy Hindrances and Implications

    Hugo A. García, María de Lourdes Villarreal
    126-136
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.473

  • Mental Health Help-Seeking Intentions Among International and African American College Students: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

    Jean Kesnold Mesidor, Kaye F. Sly
    137-149
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.474

  • Ensuring Rights: Improving Access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Female International Students in Australia

    Carolyn Poljski, Regina Quiazon, Chau Tran
    150-163
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.475

  • A Facet Theory Model for Integrating Contextual and Personal Experiences of International Students

    Paul M. W. Hackett
    163-176
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.476

  • Managing Anxiety: A Case Study of an International Teaching Assistant’s Interaction with American Students

    Ji Zhou
    177-190
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.477

Cross-Border Narratives

  • The Global Neighborhood: Programming Initiatives with International Living-Learning Communities

    Sarah McClanahan
    191-195
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.478

Book Reviews

  • Palgrave Study Skills: The International Student Handbook

    Karen Johnson, Lisa Wells
    196-198
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.479

  • English Communication for International Teaching Assistants

    Rui Ma
    199-201
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v4i2.480