Each year distinct numbers of students migrate to United States from all over world for advanced studies. Starting a new phase of life in a new country can present many challenges to many students. This study explores the problems/challenges faced by Indian students in the United states. The number of participation in the study were ten from the two universities located in mid-south region of the United States. Qualitative approach is used to get clear understanding of problems/challenges of Indian students. Data collection in this study was collected through one-to-one interviews. A semi-structured questionnaire was used as a tool. observation method was also used to get more information. The major challenges are language(Ascent) and socio Interaction has been observed.
INTRODUCTION
“With the trend towards internationalization and globalization in the 21st century, more and more people in the global society study abroad. According to the statistics, there are likely to be over one million students and scholars studying abroad in the world at any time within recent decades” - (Graddol, 2006).
According to Open Doors Report 2013, Indians are the second-largest foreign student population in America, in the 2013-2014 academic year.
American education system and its multi-cultural environment is far different from Indian system. Due to differences in education policies, education evaluation system and culture differences between two countries, students from India in American
Studying abroad will be an experience of a lifetime. Going beyond the US Coastlines that I have never crossed will get be valuable life lessons that I must learn to be successful in my future career. I want to increase my knowledge both inside and outside of the classroom, and I believe the best way to do that for me is to continue to go beyond those small town borders that have kept me
American Indian Students do not have the same educational access and opportunity other traditional students do. Due to financial hardships, no non-major specific scholarships, and family obligations, American Indian students drop out in their second or third year
South Asian Americans: South Asian Americans focus on methodological aspect of education, believing that education was a God-given right to the people. In fact, Hinduism states that the first stage of life (adolescence) should be only toward continued learning. Thus, South Asian Americans are passionate to share their knowledge onto others and strive to continue to learn other than their respective institutions. South Asian Americans tend to obtain post-secondary degrees, as well as going beyond to obtaining advanced degrees (MA, PhD, MD, etc.).
To Zakaria, as a teenager, the United States was a place where he could take “an intellectual adventure” (32) while India was a place that “seemed limiting and limited” (33). Another difference Zakaria highlighted between the two education systems was the college application process. In India, the only aspect considered was a student’s test scores, conversely, the American universities required personal essays on top of the test score and grades in an effort to gain a more holistic view of the applicant. This makes the United States seem more caring and personal while India comes off as cold and harsh.
To Entering and adjusting to college is often stressful on any student but for Native Americans it is often more stressful. The number of under-graduate students enrolled in college in the U.S. in fall of 2012, was17.7 million, Native Americans account for approximately .9% of the total population of college students. (U.S. Department of Education, 2015)On average, 57.5% of students who entered a four-yearinstitution of higher education in the United States in the year 2000 graduated within six years.Only 40.2% of Native American students who entered four-year institutions in that same year graduated within six years.(Crosby, 2011) Areas that can highly affect a Native Americans success at college are family support, structured social support,
With an increase in student mobility around the world, there are many positive outcomes related to learning a different set of education from their home country and obtaining intercultural experiences with a global mindset. On the other hand, students may struggle with different challenges, which they may have unexpected to encounter.
They have to face new experience and new challenges in their life when they come to abroad. The first year of their college abroad is a litmus test for them, if they have a positive experience they will stay but if they have negative experience they have to leave. I had observed the issues faced by the international students over here as they make their entry to new culture and a new educational system. They have to begin a new life in an environment that is very different. For example simple tasks such as going to grocery store where the language is different and the products are unfamiliar. The education system in India and Canada is different as in India, more focus is on memorization and there is no practical work but over here, more focus is on problem-solving skills and self-guided research. Majority of the students live without their family which is very hard for them to live without parents in abroad. Their parents sent them over here with a hope of their family
There are at least three reasons why international students are unmotivated to study in the USA that can bring about many objectionable effects. In fact, students do not want to study in the USA due to different causes which could be related. These causes can be categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic. First, students’ expectations have a role in their motivation. In particularly, since an education system of American universities is different from many other systems, sometimes students could not see their progress straightway. For example, some IEI students study hard, do all assignments on time, so they have good grades; however, they still do not feel that they improve their English skills highly. As a result, they are unmotivated to continue
Having seen how the Jewish minority is occupying more than half of the main positions in Hollywood, and the effect of movies on the perception of viewers. The next chapter will be devoted to the analysis of the representation of women in the Hollywood cinema, and provide for case studies for the sake of emphasizing the presented material. The impact of movies and their effect on the audiences will be as well linked with those representations of women, as already concluded to be of great effect on culture creation, impact on morality, and on the gender
They know their structure and have a very superior vocabulary, so they can compose excellent essays. In addition, since American students speak English very well, they do not have any problem participating in class. They have confidence in themselves, so they will not be afraid of saying something wrong. Consequently, because American students do not have to learn any language to study their mayor, it is much easier for them to achieve excellent grades.
“In 2006 to 2007, according to the data compiled by the Institute of International Education, 582,984 students from all over the world were enrolled in American colleges and universities in a wide range of fields” (Carter, Paragraph 2, 2008). The United States has the highest number of students who are coming to study abroad than any other countries. Each year, the number of international students coming to the United States to obtain degrees is increasing by thousands, and home countries of these students are primarily India, China and Korea, all located in the whole different continent. But what are the motives of students who are crossing the sea to study? Their goal of studying abroad is to experience diversity and to adapt attitudes
Ever wanted to travel and study abroad for school, but never get the opportunity to do so? Wondered what it would be like to study abroad in general? Studying abroad can be a great way to find career inspiration, growth, and memorable experiences but, with not enough opportunities being offered to students to study abroad and enjoy the benefits of learning key life skills in various countries. Schools should give students the option to travel abroad to study as studying abroad can improve students communication skills, create an expanded knowledge on various cultural and worldview perspectives and a paved way towards the development of becoming a future global leader.
“Any effective system for management development must increase the person‟s capacity and willingness to take control
Education is a never-ending learning process that has always been a piece of our life. As education is a building block in our lives, we are eager to put profoundly into our education. Good education will lead us to the bright future. With the fast advancement of public opinion, we have entered an era of information explosion which the necessity of studying abroad has turned into a developing pattern among youth. Most of the students feel that studying abroad is better than studying in local universities. As the saying goes, “the grass always looks greener on the other side of fence.” In this way, I believe that considering abroad have extraordinary points of benefits.
Capital punishment is the death penalty, which results from committing capital crimes like espionage, treason and murder. According to Robert Dunham, the death penalty dates back to when the European settlers came to the United States, and captain George Kendall was the first to be executed in 1612. During that time, the death penalty was also practiced on criminals with minor offenses such as; stealing and killing animals etc. Death penalty before this time was carried out through crucifixion, drowning, burning alive, beating to death. After the tenth century, hanging became the usual method of execution. The United States of America also executed people with serious mental problems before 2002. According to CNN database, “1,419 people were executed since 1976 while more than 3,200 inmates await execution.” The death penalty varies between states, race and even gender.