Open AccessExamining the Educational Benefits of Interacting with International Students
Author(s) -
Jiali Luo,
David Jamieson-Drake
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of international students
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.47
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2166-3750
pISSN - 2162-3104
DOI - 10.32674/jis.v3i2.503
Subject(s) - coursework , ethnic group , psychology , study abroad , higher education , cultural diversity , student engagement , pedagogy , medical education , social psychology , mathematics education , sociology , political science , medicine , law , anthropology
Through the analysis of alumni survey data from three graduating cohorts, this study examined the influence of interaction with international students on domestic students’ college outcomes and explored factors that helped to promote international interaction on college campuses. The findings indicate that in comparison to non-interactive domestic students, highly interactive domestic students reported significantly higher levels of development in a wide range of areas across the three cohorts. Also, the findings suggest that active engagement in college activities, such as coursework outside the major, contact with faculty outside class, ethnic or cultural clubs or organizations, and visiting speakers, was likely to promote interaction across cultures.