Education: Values and Expectations

International students and immigrant

attending schools in the United States
can experience multiple culture shocks.
A diverse student population on
campuses helps some Americans
appreciate that there are different
habits, customs, and attitudes, and that
the American way is not only way.

Trust, Honesty, and
the Honor System
Trust is an important expectation in American
education.
The honor system imposed by the teacher and the
school, demands that the student be honest in all
areas of schoolwork.
Example of academic dishonesty: Plagiarism,
Cheating, Fabrication, Aiding dishonesty, and
Falsification of records and official documents
The American university administrators could not
excuse this kind of dishonest behavior, despite the
students cultural background
Competition Grading

Student Stress and Coping
Younger students sometimes have
emotional problems in their educational
environment.
Older students are also less likely to be
intimidated by instructors or professors.
When some American students find it
difficult to cope and have excessive stress,
they may seek counseling.
Students are advised to try to manage stress by
doing the following:
Exercise regularly
Make certain you get enough sleep during stressful
times
Learn to relax your body
Set priorities
Learn to accept what you cant change
Learn to say, No
Talk it out
Know your limits
Take care of yourself
Make time for fun
Avoid self-medication with drugs and alcohol
Develop a support network of friends
International and Immigrant
Students in the United States