ISSUES AND STRATEGIES OF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN CHINA: THE PERSPECTIVE OF LEADERS

Abstract

Students and learning issues are two unavoidable terms in the world of education. It is more critical if involving internationall students. Thus, this study examined the issue of international university students in China and their resolutions. To achieve the objectives, interview data were collected among six university leaders. The data were analyzed using thematic analysis methods. Furthermore, this study found the main issue of international university students in China is cultural factors. The solutions implemented by the university are in the aspect of regulation, collaboration with university comuniteis and cross -cultural activities. This study is able to raise awareness of education stakeholders, especially the university communities,   to identify issues and resolve them collaboratively so that university students' learning performance increases.