Studying Psychology in the United States: Expert Guidance for International Students

by Nadia T. Hasan

Overview

Until recently, very few resources have been specifically tailored for international students who are considering studying psychology in the United States. This is significant given that each year the United States hosts more than half a million international students, with psychology ranked as one of the more popular majors. In response, the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students brought together a remarkable group of psychologists and international students to share their unique expertise and insights in this volume.

This book offers superb expert guidance on graduate study in psychology for international students and their supervisors, advisors, and administrators. It weighs the pros and cons of studying psychology in the United States and provides concrete direction on how to find university resources geared toward international students, finance one's education, handle visa and work permit matters, manage cultural considerations, develop successful mentoring relationships, and whether to pursue employment in the United States or abroad. This advantageous resource will give international students a leading edge in academic advancement, internship and training placements, and professional development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2901433803412
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	01/28/2008
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Table of Contents

Contributors     ix
Foreword   Norman B. Anderson     xix
Acknowledgments     xxi
Introduction
Introduction   Nadia T. Hasan   Nadya A. Fouad   Carol Williams-Nickelson     3
Background Characteristics of International Students   Lan-Sze Pang   Merry Bullock     7
Coming to the United States
Topics to Consider Before Studying in the United States   Defne Koraman   Merry Bullock     15
Benefits and Challenges of Studying Psychology in the United States   Arpana G. Inman   Jae Yeon Jeong   Yoko Mori     25
Funding Resources and Legal Requirements
Locating International Student Resources at Your University   Suzana G. V. H. Adams   Danny Wedding   Louise Baca     39
Funding Opportunities for International Students   Priscilla Dass-Brailsford   Benjamin Siankam     45
Visa and Work Permits   Taneisha S. Buchanan   Jieun Lee     55
Sociocultural Aspects of Life in the United States
A Guide to Cultural Differences in the United States   Olga Iof   Sandra M. Fowler     67
Sharing Your Culture   Sin-Wan Bianca Ho   Hsiao-Wen Lo     77
Enhancing the Mentoring Relationship for International Graduate Students: Tips for Advisors and Advisees   Yuhong He   P. Paul Heppner     85
Academic Development
The International Student in the Classroom: Teaching Others and Being Taught   Anca Mirsu-Paun   Carolyn Zerbe Enns     97
Conducting Research in the United States   Yu-Wei Wang   Arpana Gupta   Georgia T. Chao     107
Internships, Postdocs, and Employment
Internships in Psychology: Special Considerations for International Students   Ayse Ciftci   Carol Williams-Nickelson     121
Finding Postdoctoral Training and Employment in the United States   Shonali C. Raney   Bong Joo Hwang   Louise A. Douce     131
International Students: Transitioning to Psychologists
International Students and Professional Development   Nadia T. Hasan   Nadya A. Fouad   Raymond D. Fowler     143
Home Sweet Home: Issues for International Students to Consider When Returning Home   Amanda C. Kracen   Pia Zeinoun   J. Juana Wu   Michael J. Stevens     151
A Survey of International Students in the United States     161
Additional Resources for International Students     165
Index     173
About the Editors     179