Numerous factors can influence the adaptation of international students, such as their knowledge of the local language, personality features, gender and age. Also important are the goals that the international student hopes to achieve in studying abroad. In this research project, scientists considered the link between the type of motivation and the level of cultural shock and subjective well-being. Approximately 130 individuals participated in the research project, all of whom were studying either at the University of Missouri (77%) or at other higher education institutions in the USA. Roughly half of the subjects were aged between 18 and 25, the remainder were over the age of 25. More than 70% of subjects were from Asian countries, 12% from European countries and 6% from both North and South America.
The study of HSE confirmed that students with internal motivation to study abroad, who came to the U.S. because it would be …
CITATION: (2017-12-13), What helps international students to adapt, Education Letter, 108, ISSN: 1938-1859, BUTTER® ID: 014826544
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