Dissertation
The academic and social challenges of international undergraduate students in U.S. universities: an examination of the pathways program
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
May 2016
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/etd-6882
Abstract
A review of the literature indicates that international undergraduate students need significant support to adapt both academically and socially to American university life; however, there are few studies that evaluate program effectiveness through an examination of students' perceived struggles and needs. Thus, this study summarizes current programs and progress, and attempts to build on the few findings about international students' academic and social acclimation to US universities through a mixed methods data collection involving surveys, focus groups interviews, and analysis of international students' GPA and retention rates. Initial findings indicate that Pathways students, like most international students, have unique academic and social needs, but were also unique in identifying specific programs they believed beneficial to them. Recommendations for programs supporting international students' needs are also made based on Pathways participants' responses and engagement in this research project.
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- Title
- The academic and social challenges of international undergraduate students in U.S. universities
- Creators
- Jie Li - DU
- Contributors
- Mary Jo Grdina (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- 154 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 6882; 991014631953904721