International Students’ Experiences with Campus Climate at Large, Public Research Universities

In the aftermath of a racialized incident: Exploring international students of color’s perceptions of campus racial climate.

“…Overall, because of factors such as cultural discrimination and racialized climate, international students perceived more discrimination in comparison to their White peers (Boafo-Arthur, 2014; Bonazzo & Wong, 2007) and perceived an overall less welcoming campus climate when compared to their domestic peers (Soria & Brazelton, 2018). Results of these studies indicated that international students felt isolated and harassed from these experiences that affected their overall perceptions of campus (Bordoloi, 2014; Constantine, Anderson, Berkel, Caldwell, & Utsey, 2005; Fries-Britt et al, 2014).…”

The Role of Higher Education Institutions Plays in Supporting Chinese International Students

“…They used linear regression to analyze the data from the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey in 2017 (n=54,349, international students n=2643). The results differed significantly with white domestic students; 19.6% of the international students disagreed moderately to enormously that they were respected on campus; 13.8% disagreed somewhat to firmly that they were comfortable; 10% of the international students believed that their universities were not welcoming; 15.9% disagreed being valued as individuals on campus; 15.6% of respondents disagreed somewhat strongly that they belonged on campus (Soria & Brazelton, 2018). This research implied that the higher education institutions were not providing a friendly enough environment for international students.…”

“…Cho and Yu (2015) also noted that international students received fewer educational, social, and cultural adjustment resources in the host organizations and institutions than they needed to become successful learners (p.12). Soria and Brazelton (2018) conducted a study on international students' perception of campus climate at eight large public research universities. They used linear regression to analyze the data from the Student Experience in the Research University (SERU) survey in 2017 (n=54,349, international students n=2643).…”

“…Longerbeam's team recommended that faculty and staff attend more training regarding the challenges Chinese international students face and develop various supporting pedagogies (Longerbeam et al, 2013). Soria and Brazelton (2018) proposed higher education settings continue faculty training about equity and inclusion, especially with increasing efforts on the needs of international students. Ma (2020) explained faculty training in detail and recommended forums or seminars that included faculty and students.…”

“…Even for researchers talking about international students, this category is relatively broad in that it includes students from diverse national backgrounds. For example, Soria and Brazelton (2018) conducted research on international students' perceptions on career services in the United States. Even though there is no research explaining the impact of nationality on students' perceptions of career services, there is the possibility that it holds an impact.…”