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A Review of the Suggestions of Acculturation for Chinese International Students in America

Jianing XingCommunication University of Zhejiang*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

As the top destination for international students, America receives a large number of international students. Among these international students, Chinese students make up the majority of the population, but their adjustment rate is consistently low. In this context, it is worth discussing how to improve the cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese students. This study provides a review of suggestions given by previous researchers. Drawing on acculturation theory, these suggestions have been reorganized and summarized. The review aims to provide guidance to Chinese students and help them improve their cross-cultural adaptation. It provides a new approach to improving cross-cultural adaptation. This review finds the relationship between cross-cultural adaptation and internationalization. There are many similarities and even overlaps between strategies to improve internationalization and strategies to improve cross-cultural adaptation. And the advance of internationalization is positively related to the improvement of cross-cultural adaptation of international students. Additionally, the cross-cultural adaptation of minorities needs constant attention, especially Chinese students. American government and schools continue to accept international students and must also pay attention to their acculturation. Strategic updates should keep pace with the times and look at issues from new perspectives.

Keywords: adaptation; Chinese international student; internationalization
Published: November 20, 2023
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/13/20230280
Volume: CHR Vol.13
pp. 164-171
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