International Encounters

Higher Education and the International Student Experience

By: CindyAnn Rose-Redwood (Editor), Reuben Rose-Redwood (Editor)

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eBook | 2 July 2019

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This book examines the diversity of international student experiences in the top four destination countries in the English-speaking world (United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada). Bringing together scholars from the fields of education, sociology, communications, linguistics, international relations, and geography, this edited collection explores the challenges and opportunities of “international encounters” on college and university campuses. Additionally, the contributors rethink many of the key concepts in the field of international student studies such as “international student,” “host community,” and “cultural adjustment” while also critically examining the role that race, gender, and national identity play in shaping international student experiences. Through a series of case studies, the contributions to this book highlight the diverse experiences of international students from different world regions, including East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The broader aim of the book is to enrich our understanding of cross-cultural interactions within the context of higher education institutions in order to enhance the international student experience.

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This is an excellent and timely contribution that extends our knowledge of the diverse experiences of international students who are pursuing higher education within the top destination countries in the Anglophone world. Highly recommended to both scholars and practitioners in the fields of international education and international student affairs.