Discover how the Runner Ambassador Program can create a home for international student-athletes

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-6
Author(s):  
Rosemary Stribling
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
International Student Athletes

scholarly journals The transitioning process: A qualitative case study of international swimming and diving student-athletes competing in the NCAA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-80
Author(s):  
Marcella Giuliana Otto ◽  
Jean Michael Martinez ◽  
Christopher Barnhill
Keyword(s):  
Intercollegiate Athletics ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Cultural Adjustment ◽  
Adjustment Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
International Student Athletes

Prior studies examining international student-athletes’ transition experiences to life on American colleges campuses have generally focused on outcomes related to their recruiting experience and change adaptation. Few studies included the adjustment process and challenges faced by the individuals. The primary purpose of this case study was to add to the existing literature by expanding on the psychological transition process of international swimming and diving student-athletes experience after joining an American intercollegiate athletics team. Utilizing Bridges (1986) model, the present study employed semi-structured interviews amongst 10 international student-athletes from a large NCAA Division I university. A thematic analysis revealed seven major themes, which were: realization that change was necessary, reflecting on the decision, language barrier, education system, cultural adjustment and valuable lessons,international bond, and words of wisdom. The findings suggested transition is a multi-stage process that occurs throughout student-athletes’ experiences on campus.   Key words: college athletics, international student-athletes, transitioning process

International Student–Athlete Adjustment Issues: Advising Recommendations for Effective Transitions

2015 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-47
Author(s):  
Emily M. Newell
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Transition To College ◽  
Extensive Literature ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Domestic Students ◽  
College Life ◽  
International Student Athletes ◽  
Transition Issues ◽  
Adjustment Issues

Through an extensive literature review, student–athlete college transition issues as well as concerns of international student-athletes are identified. Research on general student advising, developmental advising, and mentoring literature points to successful tactics for assisting domestic students, international students, and student-athletes through the transition to college life. This review culminates in a table that combines findings from previous studies into a set of suggested practices for academic advisors working with international student-athletes. Advisors can use this research to support international student-athletes during recruitment and throughout their collegiate career.

scholarly journals Successfully Assimilating International Student-Athletes in the College Setting

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 532-536
Author(s):  
Francisco Salinger Cenzual ◽  
David J. Dyck ◽  
M. Felicia Cavallini
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
International Student Athletes ◽  
College Setting

scholarly journals Experiences of International Student-Athletes at a Historically Black University

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 696-723
Author(s):  
Takahiro Sato ◽  
Samuel R. Hodge ◽  
Kevin Eckert
Keyword(s):  
Historically Black ◽  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Comparative Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cultural Backgrounds ◽  
Academic Difficulties ◽  
Historically Black University ◽  
International Student Athletes

The purpose of the study was to scrutinize and explain the academic, social, and athletic experiences of international student-athletes attending a historically Black university. Participants were six international studentathletes (five men and one woman). Situated in position theory, the research design was explanatory multiple case study. The primary data collection method was semi-structured interviews. The interviews were analyzed using a constant comparative approach and revealed that the participants were positioned by language differences and academic difficulties, were disengaged from some teammates, and endured athletic disadvantages in resources and training. To amply support international student-athletes, we assert that athletic departments, coaches, faculty, and students should respect and value the identities, as well as the linguistic and cultural backgrounds of international student-athletes.

International Student-Athlete Adjustment to College: A Preliminary Analysis

2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynn L. Ridinger ◽  
Donna L. Pastore
Keyword(s):  
International Student ◽  
Student Athletes ◽  
Small Sample Size ◽  
Preliminary Investigation ◽  
The United States ◽  
Small Sample ◽  
Student Athlete ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Adjustment To College ◽  
International Student Athletes

This preliminary investigation was undertaken to determine how well international student–athletes adjusted to college relative to their domestic teammates and the general student body. The results revealed that international student-athletes were significantly more well-adjusted to college than international nonathletes. International student–athletes adjusted to college as well as students and student–athletes from the United States. Results should be interpreted with caution due to the small sample size. The effects of gender and ethnicity on adjustment to college were also examined.

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