International students require special attention and services
foreign students may face—and what to goal of increasing international student Language is a cultural extension,
do about them. Such experiences include numbers from four to ten percent in the and English is familiar to a significant
demeanor, toilets, tipping, social vis- near term, we know that we must grow portion of the world’s population. Yet
its, dining, gift-giving, gestures, noises, our services accordingly.” many native English language speak-
American holidays and religion—and ers find American English to be filled
many more. Extra-curriculars with strange lingo—and even stranger
Jenifer León lived in Japan for two American students may be difficult to non-verbal clues, such as interpretation
years. She’s now Director of Internation- befriend. They may appear friendly, often of silence, body language and gestures.
al Student & Scholar Services at Rollins joking and smiling, but that demeanor Those challenges affect study habits and
College, and understands how tricky it may not necessarily be accompanied by classroom behavior. Foreign students
can be for students to recognize and deal a commitment to friendship. With the may be less likely to comment or ask
effectively with culture shock. During the increasing reliance on Blackberries, iP- questions in class. Professors can help
four-day intensive orientation that Rollins hones, cell phones and texting, many these students succeed by making them-
conducts for international students, Leon students are even less comfortable in selves available and developing rapport.
covers culture shock in-depth—what it face-to-face interactions, lacking inter- For international students, life in
is, warning signs, what to do about it, and personal social skills. As a result, many the host country is a bonus. Those cam-
available student resources. international student advisers encourage puses that help them enjoy their bonus
One of the resources is León’s office. students to join clubs and organizations outshine their competitors. One good
“We do our best in a four-day orienta- and participate in as many out-of-class way to do so is to establish and nourish
tion. But we cannot cover everything. activities as possible. These activities pro- a network of experienced internation-
So our office provides ongoing services vide structured opportunities to meet al students who’ve “been there, done
to students, as do the Office of Multi- other people with like interests—an age- that.” And make each newly enrolled
cultural Affairs, the Counseling Center, old way many new students—American international student a member of that
and even professors. To achieve Rollins’ or not—make friends. network.
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