Centering International voices and experiences
Readings
- Filonova, I. and Barriga, P. (2020). Coming to America. Inside Higher Ed.
- García, H. A., & de Lourdes Villarreal, M. (2014). The “redirecting” of international students: American higher education policy hindrances and implications. Journal of International Students, 4(2), 126-136.
- Glass, C.R., Godwin, K.A, and Matross Helms, R. (2021). Toward Greater Inclusion and Success: A New Compact for International Students. American Council on Education. Report.
- Israel, E. and Batalova, J. (2021). International Students in the United States. Migration Policy Institute, January.
- Montgomery, C. (2010). Understanding the international student experience. Macmillan International Higher Education.
- Wu, H. P., Garza, E., & Guzman, N. (2015). International student’s challenge and adjustment to college. Education Research International.
International students in U.S. programs in geosciences/STEM
- Adhikari, P. (2017). Motivation in pursuing advanced degrees in STEM fields among domestic and international students. The Young Researcher, 1(1), 146-155.
- Le, T., & Gardner, S. K. (2010). Understanding the doctoral experience of Asian international students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields: An exploration of one institutional context. Journal of College Student Development, 51(3), 252-264.
- Mwangi, C. A. G., Peralta, A. M., Fries-Britt, S., & Daoud, N. (2016). Academic motivation and experiences of international students of color in STEM. In Exploring the social and academic experiences of international students in higher education institutions. IGI Global, pp. 197-211.
Online resources
- Stanford Betchel International Center
- Stanford English for Foreign Students (EFS)
- Stanford Financial Aid for International Students
- The Center for Global Education, a website that provides links to online resources and coursework to prepare you for your time in the United States.
Organizations
Wellness and health
- International Student Protection
- Visit Insurance
- BETiNS International Health and Travel
- ISO Insurance
- iNext International Insurance
Career resources
- U.S. Government Agencies, Education USA
- International Students’ Guide To Studying In The U.S., Affordable Colleges Online
- Interstride, an interactive career platform designed by international students, for international students, to enhance their career exploration and job-search experience
- MyVisaJobs.com, contains visa reports and a list of top 100 employers that sponsor H-1B visas