Proceedings of the 2nd Annual International Conference on Social Science and Contemporary Humanity Development

An Exploration of Academic Adjustment for Undergraduate Chinese International Students

Authors
Yin Zhang
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Yin Zhang
Available Online December 2015.
DOI
10.2991/sschd-16.2016.69How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Academic adjustment, higher education in American Chinese students
Abstract

This study employed a qualitative research method and in-depth interviews research design to examine the academic experience of 25 Chinese undergraduates in the University of Washington. The study investigated five obstacles (language barrier, independence, critical thinking, plagiarism and time management) that influenced Chinese students to perceive their academic well-being on campus of American Universities. Recommendations for American professors and Chinese international undergraduates are discussed.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2nd Annual International Conference on Social Science and Contemporary Humanity Development
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
December 2015
ISBN
978-94-6252-227-5
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/sschd-16.2016.69How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2016, the Authors. Published by Atlantis Press.
Open Access
This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/).

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