The aim of this study was to investigate the adjustment problems of students from the United States enrolled in universities in the East,specifically in Taiwan,China,their problems related to cultural adaptation,and t...The aim of this study was to investigate the adjustment problems of students from the United States enrolled in universities in the East,specifically in Taiwan,China,their problems related to cultural adaptation,and the process of adjustment to student life in Taiwan,China.Under investigation were cultural adjustment and coping skills as these students transitioned from West to East.Qualitative data were collected from interviews with participants and faculty members as well as participant observations.Results indicated that U.S.students found their own ways to acclimate to their new academic setting as well as to social relations,cross-cultural issues,and the linguistic environment in Taiwan,China to achieve effective adaptation.They made changes in themselves to cope with all situations they encountered.This study provides suggestions for international students abroad in Taiwan,China,for the Taiwan region of China authority,and for universities or colleges in terms of what they should offer to current and future international students.展开更多
China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats is...China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.展开更多
文摘The aim of this study was to investigate the adjustment problems of students from the United States enrolled in universities in the East,specifically in Taiwan,China,their problems related to cultural adaptation,and the process of adjustment to student life in Taiwan,China.Under investigation were cultural adjustment and coping skills as these students transitioned from West to East.Qualitative data were collected from interviews with participants and faculty members as well as participant observations.Results indicated that U.S.students found their own ways to acclimate to their new academic setting as well as to social relations,cross-cultural issues,and the linguistic environment in Taiwan,China to achieve effective adaptation.They made changes in themselves to cope with all situations they encountered.This study provides suggestions for international students abroad in Taiwan,China,for the Taiwan region of China authority,and for universities or colleges in terms of what they should offer to current and future international students.
文摘China’s role as a key player in shaping global development and trends stood out at the recently concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.In contrast to the incomprehensible threats issued by U.S. President Donald Trump before,during, and after the Forum, China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng addressed the assembly of 65 heads of state and over 1,000 CEOs with a sober,substantive presentation.
