Enhancing Social Integration and Well-Being of International Students through Social Networking

Abstract

International students often face social isolation and cultural challenges when they move away from their home country and go abroad to pursue educational opportunities. Even though universities promote social integration, put effort into welcoming and integrating international students into the university environment, often some students struggle to ‘fit-in’, while others feel a sense of isolation in the absence of a like-minded social group to interact with. This often leading to student drop-outs, lower grades, and mental well-being related issues. ...