Most Difficult Aspects of International University Experience
|
Response |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
Homesickness |
67 |
24.1 |
|
Adjustment to U.S. culture |
57 |
20.5 |
|
Language adjustment |
41 |
14.7 |
|
Adjustment to being an athlete |
23 |
8.3 |
|
Other |
21 |
7.6 |
|
Time management |
19 |
6.8 |
|
Academic transition |
18 |
6.5 |
|
Financial insecurity or finding a job |
15 |
5.4 |
|
Paperwork |
12 |
4.3 |
|
Finding transportation |
5 |
1.8 |
|
Total |
267 |
Important Factors for Successful Transition to University Life
|
Response |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
Strong support system from teammates and coaches |
91 |
34.1 |
|
Strong support system from friends and family back home |
54 |
20.2 |
|
Possess of key personality traits (experience, desire, patience, etc.) |
49 |
18.4 |
|
Strong support system from academic advisors, tutors, professors, and administrators |
25 |
9.4 |
|
Adapting to U.S. culture and the English language |
20 |
7.5 |
|
Other |
15 |
5.6 |
|
Time management and organization |
13 |
4.9 |
|
Total |
267 |
Source of Information Regarding Athletic Opportunity in the United States
|
Response |
Frequency |
Percent |
|
Family, friends, and athletes |
45 |
25 |
|
Individuals who had participated in U.S. athletics previously |
44 |
24.4 |
|
Coaches and recruiters involved in U.S. college sports |
43 |
23.9 |
|
In native country from high school coach or administrator |
29 |
16.1 |
|
Personal research |
10 |
5.6 |
|
Other |
5 |
2.8 |
|
Sport recruitment service |
4 |
2.2 |
|
Total |
180 |
