The Social Interaction of International Students at Hobart

The Social Interaction of International Students at Hobart and William Smith Colleges Talia Azour Hobart and William Smith Colleges I am on a sports team on campus BACKGROUND All other international students In my time at HWS, I interact with American students: I went to a high school in the USA before HWS Please rank the following questions based on how you feel about your connection to the students on HWS’s campus and your identity: In my time at HWS, I interact with American students: 100% 90% 80% 70% 80% 60% 70% Daily Weekly 40% 90% 50% 60% Daily Response Rate 50% Response Rate This research explores the social integration of international students with the larger student population at HWS. It explores how international students identify their place on campus, what their habits are, and where they make connections with American students on campus. Weekly 40% Never 30% 50% 40% To answer these questions, a 5 -10 minute survey was created on an online forum called Survey Monkey. The survey was sent to all international students on campus via email link. 20% Agree 20% 30% 10% 0% 0% Neutral Disagree 20% In the classroom In my dorm hall In the Scandling Center In the Library In Saga, the café, or the pub In the classroom In my dorm hall In the Scandling Center Spaces on Campus In the Library In Saga, the café, or the pub 10% Spaces on Campus 0% 100% 90% 80% 70% Response Rate 60% 50% 40% 60% 40% 30% 20% Agree 10% Neutral . . co m is. . S H W En gl ng lu de d in th e ak i pe ts 90% 80% ee li nc en nf id co m 70% If Ia eh av Ih . . . iv ee sit po y er av ad stu n 60% Neutral & Disagree Response Rate ic a er m A xp e am is c th de nt s on sa er co nv g lo n ea . . . w tio n in te ith rw be on g al et Ig ith at rn ca nt so n stu de y an ve m ie Ib el 100% 90% 80% 70% 50% 40% Agree Neutral 60% 50% Daily Weekly 40% Never Daily 0% Weekly 40% 30% 20% I believe I get along I have a long American I have had a many better with conversation students on very positive students on international with one or this campus experience campus students than more want to studying at know who I other American become HWS am students on students friends with campus every day me Never 10% In the classroom In my dorm hall In the Scandling Center In the Library 0% In Saga, the café, or the pub In the classroom Spaces on Campus In my dorm hall In the Scandling Center In the Library I am I feel confident included in speaking the HWS English to community American students In Saga, the café, or the pub Spaces on Campus Please rank the following questions based on how you feel about your connection to the students on HWS's campus and your identity: 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% Response Rate 10% 50% 30% 10% CONCLUSIONS Disagree 20% 0% 50% 40% Agree 30% Neutral Disagree 20% Speaking English confidently is an important factor in determining the level of integration amongst international students 100% In my time at HWS, I interact with American students: Response Rate Comfort in the English language determine international students’ involvement on campus Students who went to high school in America prior to HWS integrate more on campus I am I feel confident included in speaking the HWS English to community American students 30% International students who went to an American high school prior to HWS are more integrated with American students Athletes integrate more on almost all levels. This comes through the most social spaces on campus and engaging in the more social activities i. . . m co W S e. H nc li ee If Ia I am confident in speak English with American students: In my time at HWS, I interact with American students: Sports teams are the best form of integration with American students I have had a very positive experience studying at HWS Please rank the following questions based on how you feel about your connection to the students on HWS’s campus and your identity: Disagree . . is. . th in ed lu d nt id e co nf m En gl g in ea k sp po y er av ad eh av Ih . . . iv ee sit th on nt s de stu an er ic m A xp e am is c w n tio sa er co nv g lo n ea Ih av . . . at rn in te ith rw tte be on g al et Ig ith i. . . m ca on nt s stu de y an ve m ie Ib el HYPOTHESES 0% Disagree American students on this campus want to become friends with me All other international students 30% 0% I get along I have a long better with conversation international with one or students than more other American students on students campus every day 50% tte Response rate 100% This research is important because it can be used to inform the HWS institution about factors on campus that are more inclusive to international students and others that are not. Findings can also assist the institution in creating opportunities that were not previously available for international students. I believe many students on campus know who I am Please rank the following questions based on how you feel about your connection to the students on HWS’s campus and your identity: Ih av The research discovered how and where international students integrate with the larger student body. The study led to findings that show what the factors of integration are amongst the international community and how these factors lead to the creation of their identity on campus. Please rank the following questions based on how you feel about your connection to the students on HWS’s campus and your identity: 30% 10% 0% 0% I am I feel confident included in speaking the HWS English to community American students Disagree 20% 10% I believe I get along I have a long American I have had a many better with conversation students on very positive students on international with one or this campus experience campus students than more want to studying at know who I other American become HWS am students on students friends with campus every day me Neutral I believe I get along I have a long American I have had a many better with conversation students on very positive students on international with one or this campus experience campus students than more want to studying at know who I other American become HWS am students on students friends with campus every day me I am I feel confident included in speaking the HWS English to community American students printed by www. postersession. com