Author/s: Pius L.D. Ang and Pranee Liamputtong
Edition: Volume 48, Number 1, April 2008
Summary: In this paper, we attempt to gain a greater understanding of the adjustment experiences of international students from Mainland China in their first year at university. Three themes emerge from our data: lack of confidence in speaking English; the preference for using family, partners and close friends as their support networks to deal with problems; and the lack of knowledge of university counselling services. The participants did not view the university counselling services as a support service they would use to assist them with their personal difficulties.
Keywords: international students, China, English, support networks, counselling services
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