АКТУАЛЬНІ ПРОБЛЕМИ ВХОДЖЕННЯ ІНОЗЕМНОГО СТУДЕНТА В ПОЛІКУЛЬТУРНЕ ОСВІТНЄ СЕРЕДОВИЩЕ: РЕЗУЛЬТАТИ ДОСЛІДЖЕННЯ

Abstract

This article highlights the issues of social and psychological characteristics of international students being in a multicultural environment. Questionnaire responses of foreign students were analyzed on the main challenges they face: overcoming the language barrier, setting up social contacts, getting rid of the stereotypical perception of another culture members, tolerance development towards members of intercultural communication and interaction, adapting to a new society values and self-realization in personal and professional terms. The possible reasons for these difficulties were considered (national and cultural differences, no previous experience of contact and stay in a multicultural environment, individual characteristics) and ways to overcome these difficulties in the integration to the university. Among the proposed measures to improve the students entering the new environment are included: joint lectures / activities; cultural exchange programs; improved methods of communication; improving language skills; student associations; training; leisure; blogs (social media groups); interpersonal communication