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International First-Year Experience Seminar

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) and the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) have established an International First-Year Seminar (IFYS) for incoming international undergraduate students to Iowa State University. This seminar is also targeted to transfer students who have attended a U.S. university for less than two semesters Rationale Undergraduate international students transitioning to university life in the United States need an incredible amount of information to make that transition successful. At Iowa State University, this information has typically been presented during 3-4 day orientations prior to the beginnings of semesters. However, this can create information overload for the students. Best practices at US universities with large international student populations is moving toward a three-tiered model for helping international students to successfully transition to university life in the United States. The three tiers include (1) delivering targeted pre-arrival information to incoming students, (2) implementing a well-developed on-campus orientation program, and (3) continuing to provide students with timely information throughout their first semester. The International First-Year Experience Seminar focuses on the third tier of this model. Overview The 1-credit 16-week course designated as University Studies 110X (U ST 110X) which was approved as an experimental course, starting in Fall 2015. The course format includes 2-3 large lecture sections of 100 - 150 students once a week for 50 minutes and an estimated 40 - 50 small recitation groups, consisting of 10 – 12 students meeting once a week. The course will continue in Spring 2016 with the goal of becoming a permanent course for new international students. An LAS faculty member will work in coordination with ISSO staff to direct the seminar, with ISSO staff and guest faculty and staff lecturers covering the cultural, academic, and campus resources topics, such as strategies for academic success, academic dishonesty, U.S. culture, campus resources, immigration regulations, and other topics as they arise. A graduate student will be selected and assigned to work with each lecture section and its attached recitation sections. Each recitation section will be led by a current American and a current international student. To ensure these student leaders are prepared to facilitate the recitation sections, they will complete a leadership training course the semester prior to leading the recitation section. Student leaders will be paid for this training and for leading the recitation sections. These student leaders would also have ongoing leadership training sessions with ISSO staff during the semester they are leading the recitation sections to allow the student leaders to debrief their recitation facilitation experience for that week. At this time, the seminar instructor would also go over the material the leaders would be presenting the following week.

Motion: Require all international undergraduate students to take University Studies 110X.

U ST 110X – (University Studies 110X) International First-Year Experience Seminar

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International First-Year Experience Seminar Spring 2016

SYLLABUS Section A Monday 4:10p.m.-5:00p.m. Location: Lebaron 1210

Instructors: Marina Reasoner ([email protected])

Jen ([email protected])

Office: 3241 Memorial Union

Office hours: By appointment

SEMINAR OVERVIEW

This seminar focuses on the transition to college in the U.S., Iowa State University resources, culture, and personal development through a large lecture and a peer mentor-led recitation section. Peer mentors will facilitate discussions, in-class activities, and learning experiences during your weekly recitation. The purpose of this course is to create an intentional space for new (freshman) international students, where: 1) students will be able to learn about and cope with transitional issues that they face upon arriving in the U.S.

2) students will be introduced to resources and information that will allow them to take full advantage of the available

benefits. This will increase the likelihood of success as undergraduate students in ISU.

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will have had an opportunity to learn about issues of (1) adaptation to U.S. culture and classroom, (2) culture shock, (3) campus and community resources, (4) learning styles, (5) study skills, (6) basic immigration status and employment benefits, (7) health and wellness as a student, and (8) research and presentation skills. Seminar Expectations: Attendance. Attendance and participation in this course are required. You may have no more than one unexcused absence, in order to pass the course. Attendance will be recorded, and your being late may cause you to be marked absent. We realize that there are circumstances in which students will be unable to attend class including university sanctioned non-curricular reasons, university sanctioned curricular reasons, extra-curricular activities as a representative of the university, medical emergencies, or family emergencies. In these circumstances, students will be required to complete a make-up assignment in a timely fashion. This assignment will entail attending a pre-approved lecture or cultural event and writing a reflection paper of at least 250 words on the attended event. Course assignments. Students in this course will be expected to complete short in-class assignments such as reflection papers. They will also be expected to complete three out-of-class assignments: 1) MAPworks or Self-Assessment Paper

a. Option 1: Complete MAPworks via AccessPlus

b. Option 2: Complete a self-assessment (3-5 pages).

Successful completion of the MAPworks via AccessPlus or writing a self-assessment paper allows evaluating students learning potential and effectively addressing any arising academic issues. Students can complete MAPworks by logging in to Access Plus. They will have to use students’ ID and password to log in to the system, and then follow the guidelines to complete MAPworks. Students will receive detailed guidelines for the successful completion of the self-assessment paper. The guidelines will be provided at the beginning of the semester prior to the beginning of classes. Due date! MapWorks or Self-Reflection paper should be completed prior to the first week of March 2016(subject to change, students will be notified about the date change).

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2) Weekly reflections

a. Students will have to write weekly reflections and post them under Discussions heading on Blackboard. Students are

encouraged to include personal experience related to the topic discussed in the lecture.

b. Students will write a one-page final reflection paper at the end of the semester. Final reflection papers should be 500-

700 words maximum and reflect on students’ academic and personal experience during Spring Semester 2016. Specific

requirements for the final reflection paper will be provided at the end of Spring Semester 2016 via Blackboard.

3) Meet with a United States student – give a short presentation about that experience to your recitation section

a. Must meet with an American student 4 times during the semester.

b. Must create a 2-3 minute presentation on your experience.

c. Students are encouraged to join Cultural Ambassador program or English Together program to meet an American

student. To find out about additional opportunities, students are encouraged to check ISSO website,

www.isso.iastate.edu – Programs and Events, and talk to their IFYE Seminar coordinator.

4) Group project – students group, recitation section, will create something and will present it at the large lecture (Poster,

Power Point Presentation, Art Exhibit, video). Students will receive the description of specific parameters they need to

consider while developing their final project one month before the final project submission.

5) Attend cultural events. Students will receive a list of events organized by Friendship International, English Together,

Cultural Ambassador programs and other organizations at ISU. A detailed list of organizations will be provided during

the first two weeks of classes. Students can attend events of their choice and make a 5-7 minute presentation about

their experience at the end of the semester.

Grading. This course is evaluated on a Satisfactory/Fail basis, based on attendance and completion of the required

assignments.

COURSE CALENDAR *Subject to change with advanced notice, location is to be determined with advance notice.

Week Date(s) Topic Activity Reading/ Homework

1 01/11

Welcome to ISU!

Campus resources

Ames resources

Course overview Common questions, needs, concerns

Recitation 1 Team-building activity “Getting to Know each other and learn about ISU resources”.

2 01/18 MLK Day

Getting Around in Ames:

Transportation

Entertainment

Shopping

Notice! Lecture will be cancelled; students will have to complete an independent assignment.

Refer to the blackboard for assignment

Recitation 2 Team building activity “Library Scavenger Hunt”. IFYE coordinators meet their recitation session students at the Parks Library and hand in the assignment. Students have to complete the assignment in 30 minutes and return it to the IFYE coordinator. Group activity “Explore Ames”. Assignment I class discussion.

http://www.isso.iastate.edu/


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3 01/25

Higher Education in the USA:

Mapworks

studying techniques

interacting with professors individual work vs. group projects

Guest Speaker: 1. Chelsey Gates, Program Coordinator 1, Dean of Students Office. confirmed

Write two e-mails using the examples provided

Recitation 3 Group discussion “Compare and contrast your home education system to the U.S education system”.


4 02/01

Money Management:

U Bill Overview,

Banking in the USA

Guest Speakers: 1.R.Hodnefield, Branch Manager, US Bank;

2.C.Johnson, Business Process Analyst, Accounts Receivable Office, Iowa State University

confirmed

Recitation 4 Group activity “Create Your Budget”: 1. Set academic and financial goals; 2. Analyze and rework students' budget

(example provided);

5 02/08

Student Identity Development:

Mapworks;

International Students’ Council;

Introduction to Clubs, Organizations, Intramurals and ISU Lectures and Events

Guest Speaker: 1. Keith Robinder, Introduction to Mapworks; 2.International students’ clubs representatives (to be confirmed later)

Recitation 5 Group activity “Club market”. Assignment posted on Blackboard

6 02/15

Academic Life:

students assistance and outreach;

study skills and writing tips;

academic misconduct.

Guest speakers: 1. Kipp Van Dyke, Students Assistance and

Outreach; 2. Joe Campos, Assistant Director,

Office of Judicial Affairs), Academic

misconduct standards and Policies;

2. Dr. Christa Tiernan, Director for the WMC.

confirmed


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Recitation 6 Group discussion “Academic Success and Academic Dishonesty”.

7 02/22

Culture Shock:

issues of inclusion, gender identity and gender roles;

living in the USA.

Guest Speaker: 1.Student Counselling Services representative (Nathaniel Page)

“Meet an American” activity is due

Recitation 7 Group activity “Culture Shock and a Way to Deal with it”; group discussions.


8 02/29

Transitional issues, issues of racism and microaggressions:

Bias and ways to deal with it.

Guest Speaker: 1.Denise Williams, Student Services Specialist IV, Michael Davis, Multicultural Student Affairs Confirmed (Michael Davis)

Recitation 8 Group activity “What makes me, me”; case studies.

9 03/07

Social Life in the USA:

CES Services at ISU;

“Speed dating” activity.

Guest speaker: Students’ panel. Senior students share their advice about successful social and academic life at ISU. Speakers to be confirmed

Recitation 9 Compare cultural norms between home country and the USA. Homework – write a letter, “Building Social Skills”, p. 34.

10 03/14 Spring Break

No class No class

11 03/21 Immigration Benefits and

Employment in the U.S:

F-1/J-1 Highlights;

Academic Training

Guest speaker: 1. ISSO representative (to be confirmed later).

Recitation 10 Discussion: How to stay in status. Individual activity: Students take F-1 and J-1 quiz to win a prize for correct answers.

12 03/28

Staying Healthy:

Health Services;

Recreational Facilities at ISU.

Guest Speakers: 1. Jennifer Pollard, Rec Facilities, Marketing and Promotions, ISU Recreation Services, 1180 State Gym. confirmed

Recitation 11 Team-building activity “Scavenger Hunt “at the State Gym and Beyer Hall. IFYE coordinators meet their recitation session


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group at the State Gym and hand out the assignment.


13 04/04

Career development:

maximizing college years for marketability;

resume building;

use of college fairs.

Guest speakers 1.Taren Crow, Program Coordinator II:

Liberal Arts and Sciences Administration;

2.Tabatha Carney, Program Assistant II;

Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Speakers will cover lecture topic and

include group activities.

confirmed

Final Project Requirements explained

Recitation 12 Interview Techniques Career aspirations. Role play “Job Interview”

14 04/11

Transportation and Safety: •Personal Safety and ISU alert;

•Harassment and Assault;

•Protect Your Property;

•Driving;

•Alcohol;

•Smoking.

Guest Speaker: 1.Anthony Greiter, Community

Outreach Officer. ISU, 55 Armory

Building.

2.Driving in the USA and auto

Insurance.

confirmed

Reflection Paper assignment explained

Recitation 13 Role play “Driving in the USA”; Students start working on their final projects

15 04/18

Ask an Upperclassman Student panel

Senior students share their advice about time-management and preparing for the finals. Speakers to be confirmed

Reflection Paper due during class

Recitation 15 Group activity “Meet American Student”; students work on their final project presentations

16

04/25 No Lecture – Students finish their final presentations

Reflection Paper due during class Dead Week

Recitation 16

17 05/02- FINALS WEEK Students presentations: Final project Dead Week

https://www.las.iastate.edu/taren-crow


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17 05/06

Presentation, Meet with an American Student presentation

Students presentations - discussions

Note: This is a Word version of the survey. The actual survey is an online Qualtrics

version.

International First Year Experience Survey

Q1

Informed Consent Agreement

Please read this consent agreement carefully before you decide to participate in the study. Purpose of the research study: The purpose of the study “New International Undergraduate Student Adjustment at Iowa State University” is to analyze how new undergraduate international students at Iowa State adjust over the course of their first semester. What you will do in the study: You have been asked to complete a survey inquiring about how you are adjusting to life at Iowa State.

If you are enrolled in the U ST 110X International First-Year Experience course, you will be asked to provide a unique identifier so that your results can be linked with your previous results if you completed this survey earlier this semester. Data from this survey will be linked to previous responses from an initial survey administered in the third week of class for students in the U ST 110X course. By clicking the "I agree" button below, you are agreeing to allow the researcher to link this survey to an initial survey administered in the U ST 110X course.

If you are not enrolled in the U ST 110X course, you will not be asked to provide any identifying information unique identifier.

You can skip any question that makes you uncomfortable and can stop taking the survey at any time. If you agree to take the survey, simply start by clicking the "I agree" button at the end of this agreement. If you do not wish to take the survey, click the "I do not agree" button.

Time required: The survey will require about 15 – 20 minutes of your time. Risks: This study does not involve any foreseeable risks to you. The survey information you provide will be kept confidential. The researcher will not know your name. No identifying or other information will be provided to your instructors. Benefits: There are no direct benefits to you for participating in this research study. However, information drawn from this study can be used by current and future international students, as well as faculty and administrators both at Iowa State and beyond to help them make improvements in academic courses as well as programs and services to help with international student adjustment to American universities. Confidentiality: The information that you give in the study will be handled confidentially. Your data will be anonymous which means that your name will not be collected or linked to the data. The data gathered from this survey will only be seen by the researcher and potentially his doctoral committee. The data will be kept on a secured computer behind a variety of university information technology fire walls.

Payment: You will receive no payment for participating in the study. However, two of the emails from participants in this survey will be selected in a random drawing by the researcher to receive $25 ITunes cards. The approximate odds of being selected are 1 in 150. You may or may not be offered class participation credit in the U ST 110X course for participating in this study. Questions: If you have any questions about this study please the researcher, James Dorsett, at the e-mail address [email protected] or 517-353-1741. You may also contact the supervising faculty member, Dr. Linda Hagedorn, at [email protected] or 515-294-5746. You may also consult with the Iowa State Office for Responsible Research at [email protected] or 515-294-1516.

I agree

I do not agree

Q2 Welcome to the International Student Adjustment Survey!

Q3 U ST 110X (International First-Year Experience Course) Enrollment Are you enrolled in the U ST 110X Course for the Fall 2015 Semester?

Yes

No

Q4 Unique Survey Identifier If you are enrolled in the U ST 110X course, please type in your unique survey identifier in the box below. This will be your birthdate in numbers plus the first four digits of your ISU ID number. The purpose of the unique identifier is so that if you agree to take the survey at the end of the semester, your data from this survey can be compared to your data from the second survey. For example, if your birthdate is 29 August, 1995 and your ISU ID is 123456789, please type 2908951234.

If you are not enrolled in the U ST 110X course, you do not need to provide a unique identifier.

Q5 Consent Age

Are you age 18 or older?

Yes

No




Q6 Age

18 - 22

23 - 26

27 - 30

Over 30

Q7 Gender

Male

Female

Prefer not to answer

Q8 Country of Citizenship

Q9 Immigration Status F-1

F-2

J-1

J-2

Other ____________________

Q10 Major Undeclared

Other ____________________

Q11 ISU College College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

College of Business

College of Design

College of Engineering

College of Human Sciences

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Q12 U.S. Education System

How well do you understand the following aspects of the U. S. education?

Not at All A Little Bit Some Quite a Bit Very Well Academic freedom

Academic

honesty/misconduct

Degree

requirements

How classes work

Levels of education

in the U. S.

Q13 Use of University Resources How often have you used each of the following resources this semester?

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often Academic

Success

Center (for

tutoring)

Career

Services

Resources

International

Student &

Scholar Office

Library

Resources

Residence

Hall

Resources

(Talk with

CAs or Hall

Director, etc.)

Student

Counseling

Center

Student

Health Center

Writing

Center

Q14 Academic Engagement About how often have you done each of the following during this semester?

Never Rarely Some of the Time

Often Very Often

Made a class

presentation

Met with your

academic

advisor

Met with your

instructor or a

teaching

assistant

outside of

class

Worked with

classmates

outside class

to prepare

class

assignments

Worked with

other students

on class

projects

Q15 Interactions with Diversity About how often have you done each of the following during this semester?


Often Very Often

Had meaningful

conversations

with students of

a different

race/ethnicity

Had meaningful

conversations

with students

from a different

country (but not

the U.S.)

Had meaningful

conversations

with students of

a different

religion

Had meaningful

conversations

with students of

a different sexual

orientation

Had meaningful

conversations

with students of

different political

opinions

Had meaningful

conversation in

class about

different aspects

of diversity in the

U.S

Attended

educational

events regarding

diversity in the

U.S.

Q16 Social Involvement About how often have you done each of the following during this semester?


Often Very Often

Attended

academic

lectures

outside of

class

Attended

social events

on-campus

Attended

social events

off-campus

Attended

religious

events on-

campus

Attended

religious

events off-

campus

Helped

organize an

event

Volunteered

Joined a

campus club

or

organization

Q17 Academic English Proficiency

Please rate your English abilities as they relate to the classroom or studying:

Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Write clearly

and effectively

in English

Speak clearly

and effectively

in English

Understand

spoken

English

Analyze

literature or

textbooks in

English

Make

effective

presentations

in English

Q18 Cultural English Proficiency

Please rate your English abilities as they relate to your life outside the classroom or studying:

Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Writing skills

in English

Reading skills

in English

Listening

skills in

English

Speaking

skills in

English

Q19 Thinking and Learning Abilities

Please rate your thinking and learning abilities in the following areas since coming to this

university:

Poor Fair Average Good Excellent Developing

and

implementing

personal goals

Learning

effectively on

my own

Thinking

critically and

analytically

Identifying my

career goals

Understanding

my learning

style

Q20 Involvement with American Peers About how often have you done each of the following during this semester?


Often Very Often

Had meals

with

American

students in

the cafeteria

Spent time

with

American

students

outside

classroom

Visited

American

students at

their rooms or

homes

Q21 Personal Motivation

How often do you typically find yourself in the following situations?


Often Very Often

Even if I do not

like the

assignment, I

can motivate

myself to finish it.

Even if I struggle

with the course, I

can motivate

myself to do my

best in it.

Even when

studying is

boring I can

force myself to

keep working on

it until I finish it.

I always know

when

assignments are

due.

I set goals for the

grades I want to

get in my

courses.

When I am

tempted to do

something fun, I

can motivate

myself to finish

studying first.

When it comes

to my education,

I set specific

goals for myself.

When the

material is too

difficult, I only

study the easy

parts, or give up.

Q22 Academic Adjustment Please indicate to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree

Disagree Neither Agree nor Disagree

Agree Strongly Agree

I consider

myself to be a

successful

student.

I understand

professors'

expectations.

I understand

what

constitutes

appropriate

classroom

behavior in

the U. S.

I understand

U. S.

classroom

culture.

I know who to

ask for help at

the university.

I feel

comfortable

contacting

professors for

help.

I have

attended

classes

regularly.

I have

confidence in

my ability to

succeed.

I understand

what I need to

do to achieve

my goals.

Q23 Cultural Adjustment: Communicating with Americans

Please state to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree



I feel comfortable

communicating

with American

students in class.

I feel comfortable

communicating

with American

students outside

class.

I feel comfortable

contacting

American

students for help.

I feel comfortable

interacting with

people of

different

race/ethnicity.

I feel comfortable

interacting with

people of

different sexual

orientation.

I feel comfortable

interacting with

people of

different religion.

I feel comfortable

interacting with

my roommate(s)

or housemate(s).

I am confident in

dealing with

someone who

provides

unsatisfactory

service.

I am confident in

dealing with

someone who is

rude or treats me

poorly.

Q24 Cultural Adjustment: Interacting with American Culture

Please state to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statements:

Strongly Disagree



I feel

comfortable

finding my way

around campus

and the

community.

I feel

comfortable

eating American

food or finding

food I like.

I feel I am able

to understand

American culture

reasonably well.

I feel

comfortable

seeing things

from an

American point

of view.

I am able to deal

with the climate

in the U.S.

I am confident

dealing with

someone who

provides

unsatisfactory

service.

I am confident

dealing with

someone who is

rude or treats me

poorly.

I feel

comfortable

dealing with

bureaucracy in

the U.S.

I feel

comfortable

following

American laws

and university

rules and

regulations.

Q25 Satisfaction Please state to what extent you agree or disagree with the following statement:

Strongly Disagree



I am satisfied

with my

instructors.

I am satisfied

with the

quality of

education at

the university.

I am satisfied

with my life at

the university.

I am satisfied

with my

decision to

come to this

university.

I am satisfied

with how the

university is

supporting

me.

I would

recommend

the university

to my friends.

Q26 Please click the blue arrow to the right to submit your responses.

Q27 Thank You!

Questions September December Control U ST 110X

Mean Mean P value Mean Mean P value

Academic Adjustment

Believe I am a successful student 3.57 3.92 0.003** 3.89 3.95 0.629 0.06

Understand professors' expectations 3.71 3.89 0.146 3.80 3.97 0.181 0.17

3.86 4.09 0.089 4.16 4.04 0.308 -0.12

Understand US classroom culture 3.61 4.04 0.002** 3.91 4.03 0.340 0.12

Know where to go for help 3.72 4.10 0.004** 3.95 4.20 0.022* 0.25

Feel comfortable asking professor for help 3.76 4.01 0.079 3.73 4.09 0.003* 0.36

Attend classes regularly 4.16 4.32 0.242 3.95 4.10 0.236 0.15

Confident in ability to succeed 3.84 4.22 0.003** 3.71 4.09 0.002* 0.38

3.88 4.10 0.121 3.99 4.04 0.401 0.05

3.79 4.08 3.90 4.06

Academic Engagement

Made class presentations 2.51 3.51 0.000*** 2.64 3.42 0.000*** 0.78

Met with academic adviser 3.08 3.51 0.005** 3.12 3.52 0.010** 0.4

3.03 3.32 0.110 2.96 3.37 0.011* 0.41

2.96 3.73 0.000*** 3.04 3.83 0.000*** 0.79

Worked with other students on class projects 3.00 3.73 0.000*** 3.18 3.87 0.000*** 0.69

2.92 3.56 2.99 3.60

Academic English Proficiency

Write clearly & effectively in English 3.67 3.92 0.072 3.98 3.91 0.602 -0.07

Speak clearly & effectively in English 3.54 3.89 0.021* 3.71 3.81 0.430 0.1

Understand spoken English 3.80 4.04 0.100 3.55 3.89 0.018* 0.34

Can analyze literature or textbooks in English 3.65 3.87 0.121 3.61 3.86 0.066 0.25

Make effective presentations in English 3.30 3.88 0.0004*** 3.67 3.88 0.133 0.21

3.59 3.92 3.79 3.88

Personal Motivation

3.78 4.05 0.062 3.97 3.99 0.843 0.02

3.71 4.03 0.036* 3.77 3.91 0.281 0.14

3.66 4.05 0.005** 3.79 3.92 0.378 0.13

Know when assignments are due 3.83 4.14 0.015* 2.92 4.03 0.000*** 1.11

Set GPA goals for my courses 3.76 4.06 0.026* 3.71 3.97 0.0438* 0.26

3.51 4.00 0.002** 3.84 3.68 0.274 -0.16

Keep studying even when not motivated to do so

Motivated to finish studying before having fun

Worked with classmates outside class on class assignment

Section Mean

Section Mean

Finish assignments when not motivated to do soMotivated to do best in course while struggling

ISU Undergraduate International Student Adjustment Survey

Understand appropriate behavior in classroom

Understand what is necessary to achieve goals

Section Mean

Met TA or instructor outside class

Set specific personal education goals 3.61 3.97 0.009** 3.91 3.96 0.660 0.05

2.70 2.94 0.246 3.59 3.48 0.495 -0.11

3.57 3.91 3.69 3.87

Thinking and Learning Abilities

Developing & implementing personal goals 3.59 3.99 0.006** 3.83 3.96 0.276 0.13

Learning effectively on my own 3.61 4.00 0.003** 3.23 3.89 0.000*** 0.66

Thinking critically & analytically 3.60 3.89 0.048* 3.45 3.94 0.0004*** 0.49

Identifying my career goals 3.68 3.78 0.483 3.08 3.73 0.0001*** 0.65

Understanding my learning style 3.66 3.92 0.048* 3.95 3.91 0.800 -0.04

3.63 3.92 3.51 3.89

US Educational System

Academic freedom 3.72 4.33 0.0002*** 3.95 4.22 0.058 0.27

Academic misconduct 4.19 4.41 0.154 4.26 4.33 0.603 0.07

Degree requirements 3.79 4.29 0.0005*** 4.01 4.26 0.044* 0.25

Class structure 3.89 4.37 0.001** 4.10 3.80 0.069 -0.3

US levels of education 3.87 4.13 0.130 4.03 3.67 0.028* -0.36

3.89 4.31 4.07 4.06

Use of University Resources

Academic Success Center 2.11 2.71 0.003** 2.14 3.12 0.000*** 0.98

Career Services Center 2.28 2.95 0.0002*** 2.33 3.14 0.000*** 0.81

International Student & Scholars Office 2.82 3.42 0.0002*** 2.93 3.38 0.005** 0.45

Library Resources 3.35 3.68 0.106 3.42 3.34 0.656 -0.08

Residence Hall Resources 2.86 3.19 0.152 2.80 3.16 0.068 0.36

Student Counseling Center 2.27 2.62 0.077 2.18 2.73 0.005** 0.55

Student Health Center 2.48 2.99 0.0092** 2.55 3.25 0.000*** 0.7

Writing Center 2.04 2.68 0.001** 2.10 3.14 0.000*** 1.04

2.53 3.03 2.56 3.16

3.63 4.04 0.005** 3.88 3.98 0.390 0.1

3.75 4.09 0.031* 3.95 4.08 0.268 0.13

3.44 4.00 0.0002*** 4.00 4.03 0.821 0.03

3.82 4.14 0.010* 3.75 4.09 0.005** 0.34

3.76 4.09 0.021* 3.67 4.03 0.004** 0.36

3.91 4.20 0.027* 4.03 4.04 0.922 0.01

3.96 4.23 0.017* 4.04 4.03 0.922 -0.01

3.57 3.99 0.001** 3.85 3.95 0.370 0.1Can handle someone providing unsatisfactory service

Comfortable contacting American students for helpComfortable interacting with people of different races/ethnicitiesComfortable interacting with people of different sexual orientationsComfortable interacting with people of different religionsComfortable interacting with my roomate(s) or housemate(s)

Section Mean

Section Mean

Cultural Adjustment: Communicating With AmericansComfortable communicating with Americans in classComfortable communicating with Americans outside class

With difficult material, only study easy material or give up

Section Mean

Section Mean

3.43 3.96 0.0001*** 3.77 3.96 0.090 0.19

3.70 4.08 3.88 4.02

3.86 4.26 0.001** 3.86 4.15 0.003** 0.29

3.81 4.16 0.006** 3.65 4.07 0.0002*** 0.42

3.65 4.10 0.0001*** 3.71 4.14 0.000*** 0.43

3.59 3.99 0.001** 3.64 3.98 0.002** 0.34

Able to deal with the climate in the US 3.63 4.00 0.003** 4.17 4.06 0.248 -0.11

Comfortable dealing with bureaucracy in US 3.49 3.94 0.0004*** 3.86 3.99 0.213 0.13

4.08 4.19 0.349 4.07 4.19 0.192 0.12

3.73 4.09 3.85 4.08

Cultural English Proficiency

Writing Skills in English 3.49 3.82 0.021* 3.78 3.78 1.000 0

Reading Skills in English 3.41 3.99 0.0004*** 3.81 3.83 0.699 0.02

Listening Skills in English NA (1) 3.78 3.74 3.72 0.891 -0.02

Speaking Skills in English NA (1) 3.68 3.80 3.86 0.772 0.06

3.45 3.82 3.78 3.80

Involvement With American Peers

Meals with Americans on campus 2.87 3.57 0.0004*** 3.67 3.68 0.920 0.01

Spent time with Americans outside of class 3.11 3.82 0.0001*** 3.73 3.95 0.095 0.22

2.80 3.51 0.0006** 3.87 3.69 0.220 -0.18

2.93 3.63 3.76 3.77

Interactions with Diversity

3.39 4.09 0.000*** 3.55 4.03 0.0008** 0.48

NA (1) 4.06 3.47 3.75 0.074 0.28

Spoke with students from another religion 2.85 4.02 0.000*** 3.13 3.84 0*** 0.71

2.70 3.60 0.000*** 2.91 3.59 0.0001*** 0.68

3.09 3.72 0.0003*** 3.19 3.68 0.0023** 0.49

2.89 3.72 0.000*** 3.03 3.45 0.009** 0.42

3.03 3.51 0.009** 2.59 3.50 0.000*** 0.91

2.99 3.82 3.12 3.69

Social Involvement

Attended academic lectures outside of class 2.56 3.18 0.0002*** 3.17 3.36 0.255 0.19

Attended social events on campus 3.09 3.57 0.0059** 2.91 3.32 0.0139* 0.41

Spoke with students from another sexual orientationSpoke with students from another political opinionSpoke with students in class about US diversity issuesAttended educational events about US diversity issues

Section Mean

Section Mean

Visited American students in their rooms or homes

Section Mean

Spoke with students of another race or ethnicitySpoke with students from another country (not US)

Comfortable eating American food or finding food I likeBelieve I understand American culture reasonably wellComfortable seeing things from an American perspective

Comfortable following American laws/university rules/regulations

Section Mean

Can handle rude people or poor treatment

Section Mean

Cultural Adjustment: Interacting with American CultureComfortable finding my way around campus/community

Attended social events off campus 2.81 3.32 0.0055** 2.40 3.49 0*** 1.09

Attended religious events on campus 2.28 2.62 0.078 2.30 3.03 0*** 0.73

Attended religious events off campus 2.35 2.97 0.0012** 2.52 3.21 0.0002*** 0.69

Helped organize an event 2.35 2.95 0.0021** 2.63 3.20 0.0025** 0.57

Volunteered 2.48 2.95 0.0089** 3.66 3.37 0.051 -0.29

Joined campus club or organization NA (1) 3.43 3.68 3.60 0.564 -0.08

2.56 3.12 2.91 3.32

Satisfaction

Satisfied with my instructors 3.78 4.10 0.0066** 3.87 4.10 0.0262* 0.23

3.90 4.19 0.0117* 4.00 4.10 0.311 0.1

Satisfied with my life at this university 3.73 4.17 0.0003*** 3.98 4.13 0.209 0.15

3.89 4.20 0.0094** 3.89 4.20 0.494 0.31

3.87 4.04 0.175 3.78 4.04 0.0203* 0.26

3.85 4.09 0.071 4.03 4.05 0.983 0.02

3.84 4.13 3.93 4.10

3.37 3.81 3.52 3.80

Note. *= p < .05, **= p < .01, ***= p < .001. N=79 N=79 N=92 N=115

Note: (1) Four questions were added to the December survey that were not present on the September survey.

Section Mean

Total Survey Mean

Section Mean

Satisfied with the quality of education at this university

Satisfied with my decision to come to this universitySatisfied with how this university is supporting meI would recommend this university to my friends

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