EAP4A Project: International Student and Health by Ngọc Dương

Rationale

duongngoc5201413 — 2023-03-03 01:57:40 UTC

In our survey, we mainly focuses on the health off overseas students, specifically Swinburne University’s ELICOS students. Without people, health is important it a key to open more about life. Especially while learning, international students are growing up to brainstorm and bodies to discuss and study new knowledge.

Cultural differences and homesickness: International students face significant challenges in adjusting to a new culture and dealing with homesickness. They may also experience culture shock and struggle to understand the expectations and norms of their new environment. These challenges can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression, so it's crucial to prioritize their mental health.

Language barriers: International students may face language barriers, which can make it difficult for them to communicate effectively with their peers and faculty, leading to feelings of isolation and exclusion. These barriers can also make it difficult to seek support or access mental health resources, further affecting their well-being.

Academic pressure: International students may feel additional pressure as they are often asked to excel in their studies to justify a financial investment in education. This stress can lead to stress, anxiety, and other mental health

Overall, prioritizing the mental health of international students is critical as they face unique challenges and barriers that can affect their well-being. Providing support, resources, and services to help them cope with these challenges and promote positive mental health is critical to their success and overall well-being.

Student’s demographic

18027325972 — 2023-03-03 03:09:31 UTC

The pie chart illustrates a the average of gender of male and female in the survey. Overall, female in the survey are much than male. There are 59% females and 41% males. And our survey’s member has majority of people from 18 years old to 23 years old. Beside with that the number of age group 24 to 30 and over 30 have the same proportion that 12%. Come to, pie graph about national, the proportion of Cambodia are the highest with 41%. After that is Vietnam with 29%, 12% from Thailand and China, and the minority is Japan just 6%.

18027325972 — 2023-03-07 01:57:11 UTC

The chart compares the amount of people choose to talk issue happen in their daily life. Comprehensive, the number of people answer yes in the survey occupy an overwhelming position. There are 69% of people choose ”Yes” and 31% people answer “No”.

18027325972 — 2023-03-07 03:04:35 UTC

The chart compares the average of people have upset felt at all during your time in Australia. Fortunately, there are 8 people never feel sad during living in Australia, but still have 5 students answer “yes” and 4 students do not understand themself.

18027325972 — 2023-03-07 03:07:39 UTC

The pie graph give information the beverage of people feel peer pressure when you study in class with many classmate have dissimilar ages. On the first hand, the proportion student answer "No" is 80%, give us know the detail that study in this course not really stresses as we thought. However, it still have a little group choose to answer "Yes" with 20%

18027325972 — 2023-03-07 03:08:37 UTC

This pie chart shows us that did students feel stressed in a new study environment. There are 50 percent students felt stress and the remaining half did not feel anything.

18027325972 — 2023-03-07 03:09:31 UTC

This pie chart compares the international students felt lonely or not. There are 47 percent students chosen “yes”, and 53 percent felt not.

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 00:28:59 UTC

This pie chart compares the international students felt lonely or not. There are 53 percent students chosen “yes”, and 47 percent felt not.

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 00:29:54 UTC

This pie chart shows us how often do they relieve stress. There are 47 percent students relieving themselves monthly, 29 percent weekly and 24 percent daily.

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 00:30:43 UTC

This pie chart shows us the "living in Melbourne's feeling". There are 41 percent students give 5 stars,29percent give 4 stars and 30 percent give 3 stars.

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 00:44:08 UTC

The pie chart shows us do they have unhealthy habits to relieve stress. 75 percent students have it and 25 percent don’t have it.

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 02:30:02 UTC

First of all, we found that international students have limited information on what make them have some mental health problems. According to Susan (2016, p.53-56), students from collectivistic cultures, that is, those who value he group over themselves, may find their values clash with those from individual-centered societies. Sometimes this can be unsustainable for long periods. Moreover, mental health problems will be happened because of common topic, different life style or inadaptable environment.

Susan L. Prieto-Welch, 2016

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 02:35:40 UTC

International Student Mental Health, Susan L. Prieto-Welch, viewed 8 March 2023, <International Student Mental Health - Prieto‐Welch - 2016 - New Directions for Student Services - Wiley Online Library>

duongngoc5201413 — 2023-03-08 03:59:26 UTC

Additionally, speaking different language or cultural shock also is a big part of problem for international students. Language differences and low language proficiency can be another barrier to seeking help, as can culturally differences between mental health professionals and international students. By the time these students seek help, symptoms may have developed and worsened. (Susan 2016, p.53-56) Different languages make students unable to express their feelings clearly, and cultural differences make people in other regions unable to understand them.

Susan L. Prieto-Welch, 2016

duongngoc5201413 — 2023-03-08 04:01:28 UTC

Recommendations

18027325972 — 2023-03-08 04:07:49 UTC

If you feel stressed or anxious, contact family, friends, or your school's counseling services. Talking to someone who knows your situation can be of great help.

Joining a club or organization on campus can help you feel connected to your community and provide a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

Make time for activities that you enjoy and help you relax, such as exercising, meditating, or listening to music.
Create a schedule that allows you to balance your academic responsibilities with your personal life. This helps reduce stress and anxiety.

Develop strategies to manage stress, such as deep breathing, positive self-talk, or mindfulness techniques. These tips can help you deal with difficult situations.

If you are struggling with mental health, do not hesitate to seek professional help. Most universities offer free or low-cost counseling services, and resources are available in the community.