Abstract
In the vast landscape of higher education, imagine the journey of an international student stepping into a new academic environment, thousands of miles away from home. They are not only adapting to a new educational system, but also navigating a maze of an unfamiliar culture. International students’ experiences are therefore multifaceted. Beyond adjusting to academic rigors, students grapple with differing social norms and cultural expectations. This complex process raises crucial questions: How do international students adjust to this new cultural environment? How does their ability to adapt, or their cultural flexibility, evolve through this process? And crucially, to what extent does alignment with their home culture's norms and values act as a mediator in this journey? These are the issues I aim to explore in my paper.
Advisor
Foster, Nathan
Department
Psychology
Recommended Citation
Mustafa, Rana, "Assessing the Impact of International Experience on Cultural Flexibility: Investigating the Mediating Role of Norms and Values" (2024). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 11026.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/11026
Keywords
Cultural flexibility, international students, Norms, Values
Publication Date
2024
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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