Full Description
This book presents a rigorous and multidisciplinary exploration of the complex academic, social, and economic realities that shape the experiences of international students.
From historical mobility patterns and economic considerations to cultural adaptation and mental health challenges, this volume provides nuanced insights into the lived experiences of international students navigating unfamiliar academic and social environments. Chapters examine internal and external factors that influence the choices that international students make in their country of study, as well as the finance and economics of higher education, contributions of international students to the economy of the U.S., and Canada, the impact of mental health care systems in both countries and how they contribute to international students' academic success.
Drawing on empirical research, case studies, and theoretical frameworks, this is an invaluable resource for academics, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding and prove support for international students in higher education institutions.
Contents
Part I: Academic Realities and Institutional Contexts
1. International Academic Mobility to Canada and the United States: Historical Trends and Impacts on Higher Education. (Dr. Mirka Martel et al.).
2. Do the Macro-level Support Areas of International Students at Canadian Polytechnics Affect their Perceived Academic Success? (Dr. Taiwo O. Soetan).
3. Behind The Glass Wall: Illuminating International Students' U.S. Visa Experiences in the 21st Century. (Dr. Olga Dietlin).
Part II: Economic and Legal Realities
4. Navigating the economic environment in the United States of America: A guide for international students. (Dr. Oluwarotimi Odeh).
5. Legal Issues for International Students in the U.S. (Dr. David Hoa Khoa Nguyen).
6. Stories Untold: Financial Realities of International Doctoral Students in Education Majors in the United States. (Dr. Eun Jung Paik et al.).
Part III: Social and Psychological Adaptation
7. Anecdotal Narratives of Foodways and Identity from Lagos to Florida. (Dr. Omonigho S. Umukoro et al.).
8. Socio-Cultural and Acculturation Experiences of International Students (Dr. Kesha A. Henry).
9. International Students Living with Extended Relatives: A Narrative Multiple Case Study. (Dr. Julie Myer).
10. Mental Health Support for International Students. (Dr. Rebekah Schulze).
11. The Experiences of International Student-Athletes in American Colleges and Universities. (Dr. Sarah Stokowski and Dr. Karina Jolly).
12. "International Students" as Perpetual Outsiders: An Ethnography of Belonging in Canadian Universities. (Dr. Sophie M. Lavoie et al).
13. From Backpacks to Belonging: Supporting International Student Transitions in The United States. (Charles Olanipekun and Dr. April Perry).
14. Emotional Well-Being of International Graduate Students in Classroom Settings: A Case of Students in the U.S. Agricultural Education Graduate Programs. (Dr. Shuyang Qu et al.)
15. "The world is like a Mask dancing": Negotiating Difference in College Classrooms in Canada and the United States. (Dr. Kolawole Olaiya).
