Becoming an International Student

Jinqi Xu is a Senior Interdisciplinary Lecturer in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) – Education, Enterprise, and Engagement at the University of Sydney, Australia. She is also an Honorary Associate with the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her expertise lies in researching the learning experiences of Chinese students in Western educational contexts, focusing on bridging cultural divides and fostering inclusive, culturally responsive education. Drawing on her knowledge of both Western and Chinese philosophies, Dr. Xu specializes in cultural studies, international and comparative studies, interdisciplinary education, and Confucian educational approaches.

• Chapter 1 Why this book?.- Chapter 2 Overview of Internationalization in Australian Higher Education and the Chinese Education System.- Chapter 3 Why it is so hard: Chinese students’ challenges and adaptation in Western universities.- Chapter 4: Students Putting Things Together – My jounery, my voice.- Chapter 5 Becoming an International Student.- Chapter 6 Shaping Student Learning: Study and Sociocultural Practices.- Chapter 7 Embracing differences – embracing the One.