Purpose

This paper aims to examine the adjustment experiences of academically successful international students in living and learning in a private Malaysian higher education institution (HEI).

Design/methodology/approach

A total of 53 international students participated in a mixed-method study, where they completed a survey (close- and open-ended questions). Also, 12 international students were interviewed.

Findings

The findings diverge from other studies, in that issues with respondents' English language proficiency were minimal, but for some of the students, social and cultural adjustment was problematic. However, these students were proactive in improving their situations. These findings indicate foci for university improvement in study and living experiences for all students.

Research limitations/implications

The study is limited to one group of academically successful students at a private university in Malaysia.

Practical implications

There are benefits to HEIs and international students in enabling students to reflect upon and share their successful strategies. These not only enable students to recognise and value their achievements but also contribute to the development of more inclusive practices that will enhance future students' adjustment and overall learning experience.

Originality/value

The study contributes to the literature with its focus on academically successful students at a private university in Malaysia, both of which are areas of limited research coverage.

中文翻译：

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一切都好吗？在马来西亚取得学术成就的国际学生

目的

本文旨在探讨在马来西亚一所私立高等教育机构（HEI）中学习和学习成绩优异的国际学生在生活和学习中的适应经验。

设计/方法/方法

共有53名国际学生参加了混合方法研究，并在其中完成了一项调查（封闭式和开放式问题）。此外，还采访了12名国际学生。

发现

调查结果与其他研究不同，因为受访者的英语水平问题很少，但对于某些学生而言，社会和文化适应存在问题。但是，这些学生积极地改善自己的处境。这些发现表明，大学为所有学生的学习和生活经验提供了改善的重点。

研究局限/意义

该研究仅限于马来西亚一所私立大学的一组学术成功的学生。

实际影响

对于高校和国际学生来说，使学生反思并分享他们的成功策略是有好处的。这些不仅使学生认识并重视自己的成就，而且有助于发展更具包容性的实践，从而增强未来学生的适应能力和整体学习经验。

创意/价值

该研究为文献研究做出了贡献，其重点是马来西亚一所私立大学的学术成功学生，这两个领域都是研究范围有限的领域。