International Women Students in the U.S.

In order to build a better understanding of the
international female students experiences in the
United States, it is important to look at the
historical and social contexts responsible for their
academic and personal success. This study can be
seen as part of global research on women s issues
and critically addresses issues of education, gender
inequality, cultural adjustment, and identity
formation. It also presents the international
women s perspective on gender issues in the United
States and around the world. This work can benefit
efforts of international educational organizations
and education policymakers. Instructors can employ
the findings of this study in their educational
practices. The work also provides recommendations to
educational organizations and international female
students for building successful strategies for
cultural and social adjustment.

Autorentext

Nadezhda Nazarenko, Ph.D.: Russian Folklore (Kazakh National University, Kazakhstan); Curriculum and Instruction (NMSU, USA). Senior Program Manager, Lone Star College System, TX, USA. Present research interests: International Education, Language Methodologies, Cultural and Women studies.

Klappentext

In order to build a better understanding of the international female students' experiences in the United States, it is important to look at the historical and social contexts responsible for their academic and personal success. This study can be seen as part of global research on women's issues and critically addresses issues of education, gender inequality, cultural adjustment, and identity formation. It also presents the international women's perspective on gender issues in the United States and around the world. This work can benefit efforts of international educational organizations and education policymakers. Instructors can employ the findings of this study in their educational practices. The work also provides recommendations to educational organizations and international female students for building successful strategies for cultural and social adjustment.