ORCA General Poster Session (Virtual)
Observing Communication with International Students
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Agronomy
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Iin Handayani, PhD.; Brian Parr, PhD.
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Observing Communication with International Students
N. Glenn, I.P. Handayani, and B. Parr
Murray State University, Hutson School of Agriculture, Kentucky, USA
Abstract
American students often have limited information about communicating with international individuals. This can make it difficult for domestic students to contribute to campus globalization efforts or to interact with international students. Before attending Murray State University, international students only have communication with the International Offices but not their specific college or department of study program. Prior to coming to the Hutson School of Agriculture, international students have limited information on the department and the expectations or basic knowledge for studying at an American University and for everyday life in Kentucky. In contrast to this lack of face-to-face networking opportunity, the international students in the United States are often very technologically advanced and are generally highly adept at social networking online. Providing a source of social networking will allow for international and American students to engage in knowledge about studies, culture, society, and local community. This study explored the challenges of communicating with international students from the Hutson School of Agriculture. The results collected were based on the responses of interviewing five international, graduate students and five American students. The interviews show that eighty percent of graduate international students believe that resources provided to them before attending classes at the Hutson School of Agriculture were minimal (twenty-five percent). On the other hand, American students believe there is a language barrier that keeps them from potential relationships with these students. This gap can be reduced by providing international students a platform that allows them to communicate with Hutson Schools of Agriculture students, professors, administrator, and staff. The implication of this research will be discussed to improve international education in Agricultural Sciences between international campus community and domestic students.
Key words: Communication, Culture, Globalization, International students
Spring Scholars Week 2020 Event
Sigma Xi Poster Competition
Observing Communication with International Students
Observing Communication with International Students
N. Glenn, I.P. Handayani, and B. Parr
Murray State University, Hutson School of Agriculture, Kentucky, USA
Abstract
American students often have limited information about communicating with international individuals. This can make it difficult for domestic students to contribute to campus globalization efforts or to interact with international students. Before attending Murray State University, international students only have communication with the International Offices but not their specific college or department of study program. Prior to coming to the Hutson School of Agriculture, international students have limited information on the department and the expectations or basic knowledge for studying at an American University and for everyday life in Kentucky. In contrast to this lack of face-to-face networking opportunity, the international students in the United States are often very technologically advanced and are generally highly adept at social networking online. Providing a source of social networking will allow for international and American students to engage in knowledge about studies, culture, society, and local community. This study explored the challenges of communicating with international students from the Hutson School of Agriculture. The results collected were based on the responses of interviewing five international, graduate students and five American students. The interviews show that eighty percent of graduate international students believe that resources provided to them before attending classes at the Hutson School of Agriculture were minimal (twenty-five percent). On the other hand, American students believe there is a language barrier that keeps them from potential relationships with these students. This gap can be reduced by providing international students a platform that allows them to communicate with Hutson Schools of Agriculture students, professors, administrator, and staff. The implication of this research will be discussed to improve international education in Agricultural Sciences between international campus community and domestic students.
Key words: Communication, Culture, Globalization, International students