Download or read book African International Graduate Students Experiences and Adjustment in US Higher Education written by Mercy Umeri and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this qualitative research was to investigate African international graduate students' experiences and adjustment in US higher education through the self-efficacy lens. The study used self-efficacy (Bandura, 1997) as a theoretical framework and lens to explore and investigate the lived experiences of African graduate students at the master's level as they navigated, adjusted, and persisted through graduate school within the broader U.S. campus. The study was guided by three research questions: What sources of self- efficacy do African international graduate students use as they experience the transition and adjustment to college in the US? How did mastery of experience, social models, verbal persuasion, and psychological arousal impact the academic and nonacademic experiences of international graduate students from Africa? What forms of agency (personal, proxy, collective) helped African graduate students persist through graduate school? Using a basic qualitative research design, the experiences of the study participants were explored. Semi- structured interviews were conducted with 10 international African graduate students enrolled at Royale Ville University located at the Midwestern part of the U.S. This study contributes to the existing body of research by exploring how students used their self-efficacy. It adds to the body of African international education literature, and research. The potential beneficiaries of this study could be the following: school authorities, international graduate students of African descent, departments of universities, faculty members that relate with or work with African graduate students, and other international students. The study's findings and conclusions provide an understanding and insight into the lived experiences of African students and includes implications for research and practice to help school authorities better understand how to design programs and provide resources that will improve the schooling experiences for African graduate students in the US.
Download or read book African Students Studying in America written by Andrew C. Blake and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-01-20 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the adjustment problems and experiences of international students who have studied in the United States of America. First, it examines the varied adjustments that international students have had to deal with in general, and second, it investigates the experiences of African students in particular that studied at a historically black institution, rare study on Africans studying at a specifi cally black institution.
Download or read book International Students and Scholars in the United States written by Heike C. Alberts and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international team of academics and experienced practitioners here bring together scholarship on academic migrants to the United States - the world's top recipient of academic talent. They examine the multidirectional migration patterns of academic migrants, adaptation challenges, and the roles played by international students and faculty.
Download or read book The Academic Experience of African Graduate Students at Michigan State University written by Hamdesa Tuso and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Standing on the Outside Looking In written by Mary F. Howard-Hamilton and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compared to the literature on the impact of post-secondary institutions on undergraduate institutions, the literature on the academic experiences of graduate students from underrepresented populations is comparatively meager.This book remedies this gap by gathering a rich collection of personal narratives and empirical research to provide a comprehensive account of the actual lived experiences of graduate students of color and their perception of the campus climate.This volume examines issues of access, retention, and transition; and explores the personal experiences of students of color in advanced-degree programs. The contributors cover issues such as financial aid; the culture, mission and racial climate at doctoral granting institutions; the transitional challenges STEM undergraduates face on entering graduate programs; mentoring; the distinct concerns and challenges that African, Asian and Latina/o students encounter in doctoral and professional programs; and the need to acknowledge and support their spirituality.Franklin Tuitt concludes the book by summarizing the issues raised, and making recommendations to faculty, administrators, and directors of graduate programs about what they can do to promote the well-being and success of graduate students of color.
Download or read book Academic and Social Challenges Faced by African International Students in Collegiate Institutions in America written by Gbenga Okusolubo and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2017 in the subject Guidebooks - School, Education, Pedagogy, grade: 3.9, , course: Organizational Leadership & Development, language: English, abstract: International students’ enrollment in higher education in the U.S has expanded considerably in the last decades. In 2015, the United States hosted more of the world’s 4.1 million international students than any other country. With the number of foreign students that come to study in the U.S, 14.5% of international students are African students with the majority of the population coming from Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The U.S. is often described as the land of opportunity abroad, but this research intends to explore that perception for international students, especially African students. Many consider African international students as the gateway to local business owners in the U.S seeking to expand a wider global horizon, especially in Africa. This research explored the different types of academic and social challenges faced by African international students in collegiate institutions in America through auto-ethnographic research, and to find possible solutions to those challenges faced by African students. This is a qualitative research approach that used the sequential auto-ethnographic experience of the author as the research tool in identifying and categorizing some of the challenges faced by African international students. It is the researcher’s intention that the findings in this research will be used as a guide for the next group of African international students aspiring to come to the U.S to study.
Download or read book The Adjustment of African Graduate Students with Children to Academic and Social Life in the United States written by Rhoda Nakimuli Nsibambi and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book International Encounters written by CindyAnn Rose-Redwood and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-07-02 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the diversity of international student experiences in the top four destination countries in the English-speaking world (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada). Bringing together scholars from the fields of education, sociology, communications, linguistics, international relations, and geography, this edited collection explores the challenges and opportunities of “international encounters” on college and university campuses. Additionally, the contributors rethink many of the key concepts in the field of international student studies such as “international student,” “host community,” and “cultural adjustment” while also critically examining the role that race, gender, and national identity play in shaping international student experiences. Through a series of case studies, the contributions to this book highlight the diverse experiences of international students from different world regions, including East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The broader aim of the book is to enrich our understanding of cross-cultural interactions within the context of higher education institutions in order to enhance the international student experience.
Download or read book Searching for Knowledge in the Belly of the Beast Diversity Social Equity and the African Graduate Student Mother0 9s Experience in US Higher Education written by Jane-Frances Y. Lobnibe and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diversity has become a buzz word in public discourse and in educational circles. Higher education institutions in the US have increasingly used this word as a cornerstone of their mission statements and have made increasing efforts to attract students from different backgrounds. As part of the increase in diversity efforts among US colleges, is a significant rise in the number of international students. Attracting international students has become a priority for U.S. universities regardless of size or location. This study examines the intersection between the structure of American educational environment and the blended identities of African Graduate Student Mothers. Within the context of contemporary diversity efforts in US educational institutions, this study examines both the structural environments and the socio-cultural constructs that affect the experiences of African graduate student mothers. Based on a qualitative research interview design, a total of nineteen African graduate student mothers at a Mid-Western University in the US were interviewed individually and in groups over a six weeks period. Results from this study show that apart from the difficult and often dehumanizing treatment African student mothers endure from immigration and consular officials in their various countries and ports of entry, they often find themselves at the margins of their various programs and departments with very little support if any. This is because most of them enroll into graduate programs after arriving as dependants of their spouses; a process that does not allow them to negotiate for departmental commitments and support prior to their arrival. Not only do these women face racial discrimination from white professors, staff and fellow students, but they also experience discrimination and hostilities from African Americans and other minority groups who see them as threats to the limited resources that are often set aside for minority groups in such institutions.
Download or read book A Phenomenological Study of International African Graduate Students Transition and Persistence at Four year US Universities written by Susan Mongalla John Ngbabare and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite growing efforts to address the challenges international graduate students face while studying at US Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs), there is a dearth of research on the factors that influence their persistence (Curtis et al., 2013; Jackson et al., 2019; Khoshlessan & Das, 2019; Luo et al., 2019; Mitchell et al., 2017; Okusolubo, 2018; Wang et al., 2018; Zhang, 2016). Part of the problem is that international students are studied as a homogeneous group. Understanding the diversity that exists within the international students population is vital to IHSs to best serve and support them. This study employed Tinto's (1993) theory of persistence and Whitney and Cooperrider's (2011) model of Appreciative Inquiry (AI) to examine the transitional experiences and persistence of African international graduate students at 4-year US research universities. The study utilized a phenomenological research design to understand how participants' experienced transitioning and persistence. The study consisted of 13 African students in their second year of their graduate program. Data was collected through in-depth virtual interviews with the participants. Data analysis involved a combination of interpretative interactions with the transcript and keeping reflection notes throughout the study. Findings revealed that perceived discrimination, lack of cultural diversity, financial constraints, and linguistic challenges negatively affected participants' experience. However, the study also identified that faculty mentorship, motivation and commitment, resilience, peer network, financial support, and spirituality influenced participants' persistence. The findings are consistent with the literature and have implications for university faculty, student affairs professionals, and policymakers to better support the transition and persistence of African international graduate students.
Download or read book Journal of International Students 2017 Vol 7 Issue 4 written by JIS Editors and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed publication, Journal of International Students is a professional journal that publishes narrative, theoretical and empirically-based research articles, study abroad reflections, and book reviews relevant to international students, faculty, scholars, and their cross-cultural experiences and understanding in higher education. The Journal audience includes international and domestic students, faculty, administrators, and educators engaged in research and practice in international students in colleges and universities. More information on the web: http: //jistudents.org
Download or read book Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research in Higher Education written by Susan R. Jones and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Negotiating the Complexities of Qualitative Research in Higher Education illuminates the complex nature of qualitative research, while attending to issues of application. This text addresses the fundamentals of research through discussion of strategies, ethical issues, and challenges in higher education. In addition to walking through the methodological steps, this text considers the conceptual reasons behind qualitative research and explores how to conduct qualitative research that is rigorous, thoughtful, and theoretically coherent. Seasoned researchers Jones, Torres, and Arminio combine high-level theory with practical applications and examples, showing how research in higher education can produce improved learning outcomes for students, especially those who have been historically marginalized. This book will help students in higher education and Student Affairs graduate programs to cultivate an appreciation for the complexity and ambiguity of the research and the ways to think thorough questions and tensions that emerge in the process. New in This Edition: Updated citations and content throughout to reflect the newest thinking and scholarship Expansion of current exemplars of qualitative research New exercises, activities, and examples throughout to bolster accessibility of theory A new chapter on Theoretical Perspectives with attention to new perspectives increasingly used in higher education and Student Affairs A new chapter on Challenges in Data Collection
Download or read book Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions written by Bista, Krishna and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2016-02-26 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross-cultural experiences in university settings have a significant impact on students’ lives by enriching the learning process and promoting cultural awareness and tolerance. While studying abroad offers students unique learning opportunities, educators must be able to effectively address the specific social and academic needs of multicultural learners. Exploring the Social and Academic Experiences of International Students in Higher Education Institutions is a pivotal reference source for the latest research on the issues surrounding study abroad students in culturally diverse educational environments. Featuring various perspectives from a global context on ensuring the educational, structural, and social needs of international students are met, this book is ideally designed for university faculty, researchers, graduate students, policy makers, and academicians working with transnational students.
Download or read book Pathways and Experiences of First Generation Graduate Students written by John S. Levin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-31 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on first-generation graduate students in the US and the graduate or post-baccalaureate programs that house and educate these students. The several voices in this book, including first-generation graduate students, address the phenomena of graduate students’ experiences and related university practices, with the practices connected to traditional academic and Western values and to academic and neoliberal institutional logics. First-generation graduate students’ narratives, or testimonies, serve as the foundation of the analysis of students’ pathways to graduate school and their experiences within graduate school. The conditions for first-generation graduate students in their programs require remedies that will facilitate student well-being, peer community attachment, and persistence, and will educate and train students for achievement in graduate school and for employment after graduate school.
Download or read book Black Graduate Education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities written by Robert T. Palmer and published by IAP. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides context about the experiences of Black graduate and professional students attending HBCUs. Indeed, such research is important, particularly since HBCUs play a significant role in the number of Blacks who receive doctorates and professional degrees (i.e. M.D., D.D.S., J.D. etc.), especially in science and engineering. In fact, according to Redd and Minor (2008), the role of HBCUs in graduate education will become even more significant as more seek to offer graduate and professional programs, particularly at the doctoral level. This book focuses on the historical nature of graduate and professional education at HBCUs and the programs’ contribution to society. Further, it provides context about the experiences of students who have attended these institutions for their post-baccalaureate pursuits. Finally, the book addresses the future of graduate and professional education at HBCUs and what fundamental aspects are needed to ensure their survival, competitiveness, and growth. This book appeals to faculty, departmental chairs, administrators, and students. Furthermore, higher education scholars, who conduct or have an interest in pursuing empirical research on Black graduate and professional education or the efficacy and relevance of HBCUs, will find this book useful given its unique and comprehensive approach focusing on supporting retaining, and graduating Black graduate students at HBCUs. In addition, this book is an invaluable teaching resource for faculty in Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs, or Sociology program.
Download or read book The Black Student s Pathway to Graduate Study and Beyond written by Evelyn Shepherd W. Farmer and published by IAP. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Black Student’s Pathway to Graduate Study and Beyond: The Making of a Scholar is an informative and ambitious book designed to help Black prospective and current graduate students pursue graduate degrees successfully. The book covers broad topics ranging from admissions policies, standardized tests, networking, mentorship, financial options, qualifying and comprehensive exams, proposal and dissertation writing, publishing, gender and race, socialization, and campus culture. This volume is organized into five graduate pathways: Pathway I: Embarking on the Graduate Admissions Process; Pathway II: Confronting Race and Gender Disparities in Graduate Education; Pathway III: Persevering to the Graduate Degree; Pathway IV: Adjusting to the Socialization of Graduate Education; and Pathway V: Preparing for Success Beyond Graduate Education. The book calls Black students’ attention to some of the barriers they may encounter along the pathway to a graduate degree. The pathway to success can be linear or nonlinear since students travel different journeys and are at different vectors on the continuum. The primary audience for this book consists of Black prospective and current graduate students, graduate deans, admissions counselors, recruiters, and faculty advisors in both black and white higher education institutions. The secondary audience includes high school students, guidance counselors, and social and religious organizations. Furthermore, this book can serve as a handy resource for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing a graduate degree. ENDORSEMENTS: "This book will be helpful not only for students seeking a meaningful experience in graduate and professional school, but perhaps more importantly, institutions that desire to create productive pathways for Black students to the advanced-degree workplace. The chapters unpack important lived experiences that should be carefully considered." — Jerlando F. L. Jackson, University of Wisconsin-Madison "The Black Student’s Pathway to Graduate Study and Beyond: The Making of a Scholar makes key contributions to the extant literature. By underscoring Black graduate students’ engagements with Academe, the scholars provide nuanced perspective through an array of contextual lenses (e. g. admissions; race and gender; socialization; transition) that are endemic to higher education in general, and the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) setting in particular. Critical Race Theory is the theoretical framework that provides scaffolding upon which the volume’s scholars theorize best practices, strategies, and solutions that are authentic representations of their experiences. The pathway is an appropriate metaphor for this book—the scholars have provided illumination; it is incumbent upon us to initiate the journey." — Fred A. Bonner II, Prairie View A&M University
Download or read book International Students and Scholars in the United States written by Heike C. Alberts and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-02-12 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An international team of academics and experienced practitioners here bring together scholarship on academic migrants to the United States - the world's top recipient of academic talent. They examine the multidirectional migration patterns of academic migrants, adaptation challenges, and the roles played by international students and faculty.
