Advising International Chinese Students:Issues, Strategies, and Practices

Chapter 1 Identity-Shaping Factors: Social, Cultural, and Educational Background

• School in China: An Introduction to School and Education in China Retrieved From About.com, 2017

The Chinese Social and Cultural Context of Education

• Chinese Ethics  Retrieved from Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2013

Meritocracy and Social Mobility - Imperial examinations

• Civil Service Examinations retrieved from Princeton University, 2009 

Memorizing and Understanding

• Stereotypes on Chinese Understanding material
  My Life As an Asian Tourist Retrieved from Yale Daily News, 2014

• Evolution on Confucian Learning Culture
  History of Education in China Retrieved From China Education Center Ltd

Parental Authority

• Pressure on Chinese Student from parents and grandparents
  Why the Chinese are Flocking to U.S Colleges Retrieved From CNN, 2012

Competition and Examinations

• Teaching to the Test vs. Teaching to Apply
  Chinese Top In Tests, But Educators Call for Reform Retrieved From NPR, 2010

• Development of Academic Self as opposed to development of the whole self.
  Chinese Students in The Classroom Retrieved From Inside HigherEd, 2014

Sociocultural Dynamics

• Chinese Learning Styles-Blending Confucian and Western Theories Retrieved From Academic and Business Research Institute
• Chinese students getting contradictory influences
  Classroom Implications for Teaching Chinese Students Retrieved From University of SanDiego
• Unemployment in China
  What Do You Do with Millions of Extra Graduates? Retrieved From BBC News, 2014

Chapter 2 The Academic Transition: The Need to Reorganize Priorities

Deciding to Study In the United States

• The Unintended Consequences of China's Ultra High Stakes College Entrance Exam Retrieved From Bloomberg Business Week, 2013
• High School Exchanges Offer Early Taste Of International Student Life Retrieved From U.S News, 2014
• Chinese Social Networking site RenRen vies for same market as Facebook Retrieved From The Pioneer California State University East Bay, 2014 
• Imported from China documentary film, Facebook page

A Strong Focus on Academics 

• Guide to Advising International Students about Academic Integrity Retrieved From The Mentor, 2012

The Complex Nature of Second Language Proficiency

• Students are encountering linguistic and cultural obstacles to writing Retrieved from Solve a Teaching Problem Carnegie Mellon University Eberly Center
• Language Differences:  The Differences between English and Chinese Retrieved From Frankfurt International School

Chinese Students and Advising, Resources and Academic Exploration

• 8 Campus Resources for International Students Retrieved from U.S News Education

Chapter 3 Learning A New Culture
 

• Easing International Students' Transition into College and Culture Retrieved from Emory News Center Emory University, 2012

Curricular Experiences

• International Orientations
  Orientation Retrieved from Michigan State University

• Job Barriers for International Students
  China's Funemploymed Grads Gnaw on the Old Retrieved from The Huffington Post, 2014

Chapter 4 Recommendations for Academic Advisors

Flexible Academic Guidance

• Encourage Chinese students to take gen eds they enjoy, but keep in mind reading/American terms may be hard.
  Advising First Year International Students Retrieved From Clearinghouse, 2012

Developing Intercultural Competence

• Global Awareness
  An Attainable Global Perspective Retrieved From University of North Carolina 

Professional Development Ideas for Enhancing Cultural Mentoring

• Building small group development, including international and national students comfortably.
  Strangers in a Strange Land Retrieved From Inside HigherEd, 2013

Intercultural Advising About Resources

• Explaining Career Services
  With Foreign Students Facing Job Barriers, Career Center Tries to Improve Their Chances Retrieved From The GW Hatchet, 2014
  Crossing the Cultural Bridge: Coaching International Students To Prepare For Job Interviews Retrieved From National Career Development Association, 2014 

Individual Backgrounds Matter

• Learning Styles
  The VAK Learning System Retrieved from Soutwestern Community College
   
• Individual Identity
  Personal Identity Retrieved from Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy Stanford University

Chapter 5 Policy Implications
 

Supporting English Language Preparation

• ESL Courses, future developments
  Pilot Program aims to boost international students’  English Language Skills, Promote Cultural Exchange Retrieved from Purdue University, 2014
   InterCultural Communications Center  Retrieved From Carnegie Mellon

Creating Opportunities for Cultural Immersion and Designing Courses

• Instructors attuned to international student needs
  Tips on Teaching ESL Students Retrieved from The Writing Center The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 

Faculty Members as Mentors and Sources of Extra Help

• Faculty Learn Chinese to Help Connect with International Students Retrieved From News Center Emory University

Engaging Parents

• Helping parents understand student’s transition while still honoring cultural values
  Cultural Differences in Parenting Practices: What Asian American Families Can Teach Us Retrieved From Arizona State