International students studying at higher education institutions in the United States experience challenges as they adjust to new environments. Social connectedness to American college students could mitigate such challenges and assist international students with social and cultural integration. This study, using qualitative data from interviews, examined international students’ experiences and their sense of belonging on an American college campus, including the factors that contribute to or deter from it.

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寻求归属感

在美国高等教育机构学习的国际学生在适应新环境时会遇到挑战。与美国大学生的社会联系可以缓解这些挑战并帮助国际学生融入社会和文化。本研究使用访谈中的定性数据，考察了国际学生在美国大学校园的经历和他们的归属感，包括促成或阻止这种感受的因素。