Open AccessChallenges Faced by Indian International Students in the US
Author(s) -
Prashanti Chennamsetti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of interdisciplinary studies in education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-0408
pISSN - 2166-2681
DOI - 10.32674/jise.v9i2.2345
Subject(s) - psychology , human multitasking , international education , political science , higher education , public relations , pedagogy , medical education , medicine , cognitive psychology , law
Transiting to an unfamiliar academic culture poses several challenges for students. These challenges are more profound for international students who leave their home country to come to the host country in pursuit of higher studies. The purpose of the present study is to explore such challenges that hindered the adjustment of six Indian international students studying in a US university, using the phenomenological methodology. The data analysis generated five themes related to the challenges encountered: (1) living away from family and friends, (2) difficulty in expressing, (3) multitasking, (4) difficulty in fitting in, and (5) lack of positive attitude. Findings have implications for US universities. Higher educational institutions can play an essential role in addressing the challenges to facilitate a positive academic experience for international students.