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(2023). Challenges Faced by International Students: A Case Study of Jambi’s Institute of Higher Learning. DINAMIKA ILMU, 23(1), 37-52.  \ndoi: [http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v23i1.5995](http://doi.org/10.21093/di.v23i1.5995)  \nAbstract  \nAlthough there have been many studies investigating international students, many of them focused on the students who travel in pursuit of higher education in English countries and/or universities. This current qualitative study is intended to explore the experiences of international students, particularly the challenges, and strategies to deal with the challenges and the culture shock while studying in Jambi, Indonesia. In order to collect the data, a semi-structured interview was employed and guided by an interview protocol to stimulate the participants in answering the questions during the interview. The participants of this study were nine international students who studied at one public university in Jambi. Through thematic analysis, we found that international students faced some challenges living and studying in Jambi, such as language issues, academic issues, individual issues, and living style and related issues. To overcome the challenges, international students employed two main strategies, including self-management strategies and seeking help. Moreover, although the culture of international students is quite similar to the culture of the hosting country, we identified a lack of foreigner sense and physical contact as the culture shocks experienced by one international student. Looking at the challenges and culture shocks experienced by international students, this study suggests that preparation is crucial for prospective international students before pursuing their studies overseas.  \nKeywords: challenges, experience, international students, overcoming strategies  \n1. Introduction  \nNowadays, globalization has led to profound changes in many aspects of life, including the aspect of education, particularly higher education. Yamada (2021) argues that globalization greatly affects higher education institutions in which many students study abroad, learn foreign languages  \nDinamika Ilmu, 23(1), 2023 37  \nWachyunni et al.  \nand cultures, and involve themselves in international activities which are best known as international in higher education. Internationalization in higher education refers to the process of integrating international components such as intercultural, research, international curriculum, international students, and global dimension into the learning process in tertiary education which is intended to enhance the quality of education and research for both students and staff (de Wit, et al., 2015; Knight, 2008) . Therefore, internationalization in higher education could be defined as the process of realizing the practice of internationalization by integrating international elements into teaching practices in tertiary education. This process undeniably brings some positive effects, including improving academic quality, internationally oriented staff and students, dive","cbCaiokGHZemJvqe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiokGHZemJvqe","pdf",283122,16,"English","# Introduction\n## Globalization and internationalization in higher education\n## Definitions of international students\n## Adjustment challenges and need for coping","[{\"question\":\"What is the study’s main purpose?\",\"answer\":\"To explore international students’ experiences in Jambi, particularly the challenges, strategies to cope, and culture shock during study.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the study conducted and how many participants were involved?\",\"answer\":\"Using semi-structured interviews guided by an interview protocol, the study involved nine international students at one public university in Jambi.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of challenges did the international students face?\",\"answer\":\"Thematic analysis showed challenges related to language, academics, personal issues, and living-style and related matters.\"},{\"question\":\"What culture shock did the study identify?\",\"answer\":\"Although cultures were largely similar, the study identified a lack of foreigner sense and physical contact as culture shocks experienced by one international student.\"}]","Challenges Faced by International Students - A Case Study of Jambi’s Institute of Higher Learning | PDF",1792092636]