You Are Welcome Here: Strategies for Improving Retention of International Students Based on the study conducted at Global UCF (n= 39; 32 males and 7 females) below are the 6 factors that may contribute to the retention of international students in a first-year undergraduate program: Factor Difficulty Student Quotes Strategy Language Testing, rubrics, English is English placement “My proficiency organization of not so good.” through testing on ideas, accent, etc. arrival Writing tutoring Writing workshops Social interactions with domestic students Study skills Time management, did not buy SLS 1501 Strategies for “I test preparation, the textbook.” Success in College textbook, note course taking, memory & Peer Mentoring concentration. program Grade tracking Cultural Academic integrity, wanted to Required weekly “I transition faculty relationship, use the Chinese workshops critical thinking, calculator on Required biweekly scheduling my phone advisor and peer appointments, etc. during the mentor appointments exam.” Required hours Engagement Participation in on- I must Cultural programming “Should campus activities do this?” Walk-in Wednesdays and/or in the Fish-bowl Fridays community. Student led social events
You Are Welcome Here: Strategies for Improving Retention of International Students Based on the study conducted at Global UCF (n= 39; 32 males and 7 females) below are the 6 factors that may contribute to the retention of international students in a first-year undergraduate program: Factor Difficulty Student Quotes Strategy Language proficiency Testing, rubrics, organization of ideas, accent, etc. “My English is not so good.” English placement through testing on arrival Writing tutoring Writing workshops Social interactions with domestic students Study skills Time management, test preparation, textbook, note taking, memory & concentration. “I did not buy the textbook.” SLS 1501 Strategies for Success in College course Peer Mentoring program Grade tracking Cultural transition Academic integrity, faculty relationship, critical thinking, scheduling appointments, etc. “I wanted to use the Chinese calculator on my phone during the exam.” Required weekly workshops Required biweekly advisor and peer mentor appointments Required hours Engagement Participation in on- campus activities and/or in the community. “Should I must do this?” Cultural programming Walk-in Wednesdays Fish-bowl Fridays Student led social events