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Diversity, International Students, and Perceived Discrimination: Implications for Educators and Counselors

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA),UCLA’s Office of International Students and Scholars, shanassa{at}saonet.ucla.edu

This study assesses the experiences of international students in terms of perceived discrimination since entering an institution of higher learning in the United States. More specifically, the investigation focuses on the similarities and differences of the students as a function of their geographical region and other demographic factors such as gender, degree objective, and field of study. The findings indicate that international students coming from different regions experience discrimination in various degrees. The findings report that international students from the regions of the Middle East and Africa experience more discrimination than do students from other regions. The results also indicate that international students experience more discrimination off campus compared to on campus. In addition, the diversification of campus by international students is discussed as well as the importance of their presence in higher education. Challenges for the institutions of higher education and implications for counselors and educators are also addressed.

Key Words: discrimination • international students • diversity • counselors • educators

Journal of Studies in International Education, Vol. 10, No. 2, 157-172 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1028315305283051


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