The Experiences, Perceptions, and Challenges of Chinese International Students Enrolled in an International Dual Degree Program at a Small Private University in the Southeastern United States

Download or read book The Experiences, Perceptions, and Challenges of Chinese International Students Enrolled in an International Dual Degree Program at a Small Private University in the Southeastern United States written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the growing number of Chinese international students, it is essential for Chinese and American dual degree partnerships to understand the dual degree programs' impact on Chinese international students, their acculturative needs, and their overall satisfaction with the program. The primary purpose of this bounded case study was to reveal the experiences, perceptions, and challenges that six Chinese international students faced while enrolled in a 2+2 dual degree program at a small private university in the southeastern U.S. Linked to the theoretical frameworks of Oberg's Culture Shock theory (1960) and Berry's (2006) Acculturative Stress Model, this study illuminated the understandings of acculturative challenges and culture shock faced by Chinese international students. Furthermore, insights into the findings contribute to the comprehension of the Chinese and American dual degree partnerships and how Chinese students acculturate into their new academic and social culture in American institutions.