Vol. 9 No. 4 (2019): Journal of International Students

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This volume, featuring contributions from 54 authors, presents a holistic exploration of international student experiences in higher education. Articles cover diverse themes such as language competence, acculturation, intercultural competence, and the challenges faced by specific groups, including Muslim students and Afro-Caribbean learners. Highlights include studies on institutional support, social adjustment factors, and academic stressors as predictors of achievement goals. With insights into innovative teaching practices, institutional strategies, and community-building efforts, this issue provides practical recommendations for educators, administrators, and policymakers committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments for international students worldwide.

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Published: 2019-11-15

Full Issue

Editorial

  • Touching the Elephant A Holistic Approach to Understanding International Student Experiences

    Krishna Bista
    i-v
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.1636

Research Articles (English)

  • International Muslim Students Challenges and Practical Suggestions to Accommodate Their Needs on Campus

    Bateer Chen, Humaira Tabassum, Muhammad Aamir Saeed
    933-953
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i3.753
  • International Students’ Perceived Language Competence, Domestic Student Support, and Psychological Well-Being at a U.S. University

    Zhengda Luo, Siyu Wu, Xuanyu Fang, Nelson Brunsting
    954-971
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v0i0.605
  • Academic Reading and Writing Challenges Among International EFL Master’s Students in a Malaysian University The Voice of Lecturers

    Manjet Kaur Mehar Singh
    972-992
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i3.934
  • An Inventory of International Student Services at 200 U.S. Universities and Colleges Descriptive Data of Pre-Departure and Post-Arrival Supports

    Tara Madden-Dent, Dawn Wood, Katerina Roskina
    993-1008
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.346
  • International, Inaccessible, and Incomplete A Texas Case Study of International Student Websites

    Z.W. Taylor, Ibrahim Bicak
    1009-1014
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v0i0.756
  • A Quantitative Assessment of Japanese Students’ Intercultural Competence Developed Through Study Abroad Programs

    Shingo Hanada
    1015-1037
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.391
  • Bahamians as International Adult Learners Determined for Academic Success Challenges and Required Support System

    Yvonne Hunter-Johnson, Yuanlu Niu
    1038-1054
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.606
  • Social Support and Stress-Related Acculturative Experiences of an English-speaking Afro-Caribbean Female Student in U.S. Higher Education

    Sophia Rahming
    1055-1073
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.343
  • Demographic Correlates of Acculturation and Sociocultural Adaptation Comparing International and Domestic Students

    Hande Güzel, Sharon Glazer
    1074-1094
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v10i1.614
  • Portuguese Institutions’ Strategies and Challenges to Attract International Students External Makeover or Internal Transformation?

    Cristina Sin, Orlanda Tavares, Sónia Cardoso
    1095-1114
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.185
  • Teaching for Transfer to First-Year L2 Writers

    Wenqi Cui
    1115-1133
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.755
  • Academic Stressors as Predictors of Achievement Goal Orientations of American and ESL International Students

    Xi Lin, Shu Su, Alyssa McElwain
    1134-1154
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.752
  • Analysis of Social Adjustment Factors of International Students in Turkey

    Murat Gündüz, Naib Alakbarov
    1155-1171
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.917
  • International Student Spouses and the English Language Co-Creating a Low Stakes Language Learning Community

    Adam Thomas Grimm, Dana Kanhai, Jessica Landgraf
    1172-1190
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.583

Book Reviews

  • Educational Equality and International Students

    Minghui Hou
    1191-1195
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v0i0.618

Research in Briefs (English)

  • Is it a Trump Bump, Spike, or Plateau? India’s Changing Interest in Canadian versus U.S. Universities

    David Yerger, Manaswita Choudhary
    1196-1202
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.962

Cross-Border Narratives

  • Life Outside your Comfort Zone The Power of Reflection for Cultural Adjustment

    Jobila Sy, Natalie Cruz
    1203-1208
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.32674/jis.v9i4.1022