Linguistic and Social Experiences of International Graduate Students in the School of Education at a Midwestern University
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Many students from all over the world (including South Korea) attempt to pursue their higher education in English-speaking countries and the United States in particular since its educational opportunities enable them to achieve fluency in English as well as acquire prestigious US degrees. Based on this premise, this study, situated at a major Midwestern university with a large international student population, attempts to gain knowledge from international graduate students regarding their expectations and experiences of studying abroad and to make informed recommendations that might help improve the experiences of prospective students. Data was collected through a survey that regarded their experiences of linguistic, cultural, and social adjustments in an American school environment. Survey results showed that students needed the most support in the area of writing, followed by pragmatics, speaking, reading, and listening, respectively. This being the case, individual prospective students should pay more attention to improving their academic writing skills before studying abroad. It is also recommended for international students to participate more in extracurricular programs which encourage interaction and understanding among different cultural and language groups.
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Many students from all over the world (including South Korea) attempt to pursue their higher education in English-speaking countries and the United States in particular since its educational opportunities enable them to achieve fluency in English as well as acquire prestigious US degrees. Based on this premise, this study, situated at a major Midwestern university with a large international student population, attempts to gain knowledge from international graduate students regarding their expectations and experiences of studying abroad and to make informed recommendations that might help improve the experiences of prospective students. Data was collected through a survey that regarded their experiences of linguistic, cultural, and social adjustments in an American school environment. Survey results showed that students needed the most support in the area of writing, followed by pragmatics, speaking, reading, and listening, respectively. This being the case, individual prospective students should pay more attention to improving their academic writing skills before studying abroad. It is also recommended for international students to participate more in extracurricular programs which encourage interaction and understanding among different cultural and language groups.
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