This study explores the intercultural communication challenges international postgraduate students encounter under local academic supervisors in public and private universities in Malaysia. Driven by the Malaysian Education Blueprint 2015-2025's goal of attracting more international students, the research highlights the critical role of…

Students often perceive working in multinational teams as challenging, and differences in cultures, language proficiency and working styles may affect their collaboration. Therefore, what can students do to make their teams work? The article describes students' perceptions and reflections over a semester and examines their strategies to foster…

The present article explores the experiences of two international graduate students who studied in the United States and how they dealt with the challenges of living in a new country. The researcher was inspired by Bhabha's (1994) third space theory and aimed to investigate how these students tried to create a space for themselves in the classroom…

The main purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of psychological counselors on working with clients from different cultures. Accordingly, the extent of the knowledge of psychological counselors on multicultural counseling approach and their perceptions of this approach, the theoretical competencies thereof, and cultural differences…

Intercultural mentoring relationships, which are increasing in higher education, require cultural competence to be effective and successful. Therefore, the current study focused on perceptions of cultural competence and intercultural mentoring effectiveness among graduate students and faculty in departments of Agricultural Leadership,…

Most graduate students in higher education are classified as adult learners, being 24 years old, and have responsibilities and commitments outside of higher education. This literature review presents how Chinese international graduate students face challenges in the US due to sociocultural, ideological, and educational differences. This systematic…

This study investigates the effects of short-term study abroad on affective changes for Second-Language English (SLE) research students participating in a five-week intensive TESOL certificate program in Australia. Changes in individual differences among the participants, including anxiety in using a second language, willingness to communicate…

This research delved into the experiences of five international graduate students (comprising three from China, one from Germany, and one from Saudi Arabia) attending a university in the United States. The aim was to gain insights into their adjustment process to a new academic, linguistic, and cultural environment. The data were gathered through…

The present study addresses the gender gap in leadership roles in Mexico through the lens of three leadership constructs. The objective was to compare female and male individual cultural values to explain differences in leadership style and agentic behavior. The sample consisted of 185 graduate students in Baja California, Mexico. Participants…

As international student enrollments surge in U.S. higher education, understanding their experiences is crucial for fostering an inclusive and successful environment. This study used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach to explore the challenges and coping strategies of international students during acculturation. Data were collected through…

This study examined the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence-based Tools (AIT) in higher education, focusing on graduate business students. Drawing from a diverse sample of students from the United States of America (USA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the research explored how cultural values shaped perceptions and behaviors towards…

International students frequently encounter cultural and language barriers abroad, which can disrupt their integration and negatively impact their academic performance, social well-being, and increase feelings of loneliness and anxiety. In an effort to explore the intricate dynamics between cultural intelligence, linguistic confidence,…

This article provides the perspectives of Chinese international graduate students about student engagement while attending a university in Canada. The prominent Western perception of student engagement in Canadian universities emphasizes student-oriented and active-participation to hopefully enhance student academic success and better social…

This qualitative study explores Asian international students' academic experiences in Korean graduate education, focusing on their relationships with Korean advisors. The findings identify three themes in how these international students perceive their Korean advisors, namely as (a) academically and professionally supportive, (b) responsive but…

The largest group of international students pursuing their overseas higher education in the UK come from China; and yet, little qualitative research has explored the experiences of Chinese students who have recently made this transition, with even less focusing on the experiences of both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The present article…