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Culture, Personal, and Academic Objectives of International Students at Illinois State University

Culture, Personal, and Academic Objectives of International Students at Illinois State University. By Nicole Gasperini, Kate Paolisso, Ylanda Wilhite. History. Beginning of the International Student Program International House History Programs Marilyn Boyd

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Culture, Personal, and Academic Objectives of International Students at Illinois State University

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  1. Culture, Personal, and Academic Objectives of International Students at Illinois State University By Nicole Gasperini, Kate Paolisso, Ylanda Wilhite

  2. History • Beginning of the International Student Program • International House • History • Programs • Marilyn Boyd • Program Coordinator of International House

  3. Marilyn Boyd Office North Corner. Manchester Hall.

  4. Marilyn Boyd Office South Corner. Manchester Hall.

  5. Methods • Six Interviews • Three Observations

  6. Findings: What International Students Hope to Gain By Studying at ISU

  7. Personal Experience • Many international students at Illinois State University came to the U.S. to better enhance their futures and for family and personal reasons • Ela • Don • Sean

  8. Academic Reasons • Several of the international student wanted to experience a change in academic environment • Ela • Don • Sue

  9. Culture • Although many institutions try to help international students adapt, there are still social factors of personal and culture shock • Bob • Sue • Don • Sean

  10. Business/Resume • Many students hope that their degree from Illinois State will help them achieve their goals both in their career and further schooling • Don • Sean • Ela • Chuck • Sue

  11. Conclusion • Language barrier/colloquial speech • Connections • Experiences and personal perspectives

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