Intercultural Interactions Outside the Classroom: Narratives on a US Campus

Xinran You Lehto, Liping A. Cai, Xiaoxiao Fu, Chen Yi

2014-11-01articleJournal of college student development44 citationsgreen

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International Student and Expatriate Challenges Higher Education Research Studies Global Education and Multiculturalism

Abstract

This study provides a picture of the interactional experiences between domestic and international undergraduate students outside the classroom on a US campus. Based on 9 focus group sessions, 8 distinctive themes emerged as a result. The study revealed some similarities but many differences between domestic and international students, illuminating the lack of and barriers to intercultural learning. The findings highlight the challenges and opportunities currently faced on US campuses, thereby making a timely contribution to efforts at developing students’ readiness to be successful in a global and multicultural environment.

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