Graduate Research Papers
Availability
Open Access Graduate Research Paper
Keywords
Cross-cultural counseling; Counseling in higher education; Student-administrator relationships;
Abstract
Much has been written about the culture shock that international students experience while studying at a United States college or university. Sometimes adjustments to new living conditions, language, food and culture have exacerbated latent emotional issues in some international students or contributed to the development of emotional disturbances in others. While living in their home countries, many students from other cultures rely on sources such as older family members or spiritual, religious, or medical experts to discuss emotional conflicts. This population often views counseling as performing two primary services: one, to meet education or career goals; or, two, to deal with severe mental disorders. As a result, international students often avoid potentially helpful therapeutic treatment offered at university and college counseling centers. Convincing such clients to discuss their emotional issues is only half of the dilemma. Counselors are also challenged to find effective interventions for international students.
Year of Submission
2004
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Department of Educational Leadership and Postsecondary Education
First Advisor
Ann Vernon
Date Original
2004
Object Description
1 PDF file (21 leaves)
Copyright
©2004 Michael L. Williams
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Recommended Citation
Williams, Michael L., "Considerations in counseling international students" (2004). Graduate Research Papers. 1743.
https://scholarworks.uni.edu/grp/1743
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