CROSS-CULTURAL ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN CHINESE UNIVERSITIES
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Educational Experiences, Cultural Differences, International Students, Chinese Universities, Higher EducationAbstract
With an approximate concentration on how cultural differences impact their social and academic adaptation, this research examined the cross-cultural educational experiences of foreign students attending Chinese colleges. Disparities in social norms, communication methods, cultural values, and learning expectations were examined in relation to students' engagement in class, relationships with instructors, and assimilation into campus life. A quantitative research design was embraced, and information was collected through structured questionnaires administered to overseas students enrolled in Chinese universities to pursue higher education and the final sample size was 450. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS to identify meaningful relationships between cultural differences and pupils’ educational experiences. The results revealed that cultural variations had a major impact on children's school adjustment, particularly in the areas of pedagogy, evaluation, and teacher-student interactions. Many students struggled to adjust to lecture-centred teaching, hierarchical classroom arrangements, and restricted classroom debate since they deviated from educational standards in their native countries. Misconceptions and a lack of confidence in academic endeavours were also caused by language barriers and indirect communication methods. Relationships with peers and a sense of belonging are influenced by cultural norms and values. In spite of these obstacles, the study discovered that cultural exposure led to improvements in the awareness, adaptability, and personal development of foreign students. Official aids, such as educational techniques and programs that were culturally sensitive, may help people of different cultures get along with one another. Cultural differences greatly affected overseas students' performance in Chinese colleges, the research found. Additionally, inclusive intercultural learning practices were stressed.
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