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Chinese Adaptation -- Challenges and Opportunities for Chinese Students Studying in US

Zixin LuoThe Ohio State University*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

The U.S. Department of State and the non-profit organization Association for International Education released the Open Doors report on Monday (13), showing that the number of international students in the U.S. higher education system reached 1.057 million in the 2022-23 academic year, an increase of nearly 12 percent over the previous year.[1] This is the most significant annual increase in more than 40 years, with Chinese students reaching as high as 289,500. Amid the wave of globalization, more and more Chinese students are choosing to study in the United States to pursue higher educational standards and broader development opportunities. Nowadays, many recruiting companies judge international students' ability and various indicators based on QS or US NEWS, so entering a highly-ranked American university has become a basic need for many international students. This article will explore the pros and cons of the Chinese communication style for Chinese students in the United States, emphasizing the urgent need for international students to adapt to the American social and academic environment to navigate and integrate successfully.

Keywords: Chinese Communication; International Student; Culture Coexistence; Cultural Confidence; Cultural Integration
Published: August 27, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/39/20242203
Volume: CHR Vol.39
pp. 141-149
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