2015
DOI: 10.12930/nacada-14-015
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International Student–Athlete Adjustment Issues: Advising Recommendations for Effective Transitions

Abstract: 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 adv… Show more

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“…Many international student-athletes come from various countries that do not promote the merger of athletics and academics, which is in contrast to what takes place in the United States (Newell, 2015;Popp, Hums, & Greenwell, 2009). In North America, the intercollegiate system is set up for academics and athletics to be fused together, whereas other countries treat both separately.…”
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“…Many international student-athletes come from various countries that do not promote the merger of athletics and academics, which is in contrast to what takes place in the United States (Newell, 2015;Popp, Hums, & Greenwell, 2009). In North America, the intercollegiate system is set up for academics and athletics to be fused together, whereas other countries treat both separately.…”
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“…His work led to additional studies, which can be categorized into two over-arching themes: 1 Duchesne, Bloom, and Sabiston (2011) explored the experiences and strategies used by college coaches in their pursuit to assist international soccer players with personal, academic, and athletic development. Newell (2015) examined the literature on student advising, development advising, and mentoring to derive best practices for academic advisors that work with ISAs. Weston (2006) and Pinegar (2010) explored challenges and issues related to the recruitment and eligibility of ISAs.…”
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“…Research opportunities, jobs, and internships may be a better strategy to engage some international students. According to the literature, administrators and staff should collaborate with one another to identify the resources that best support international students (Newell, 2015). Researchers agreed that providing international students with a close-knit, familial environment would help them in transitioning into college.…”
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confidence: 99%