Patterson, Margaret (Peggy)Leary, Tamara A.2017-12-182017-12-182011Leary, T. A. (2011). Supporting international students with first year transition into Canadian universities: recommendations from Atlantic Canada (Doctoral thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/4549http://hdl.handle.net/1880/105550Bibliography: p. 155-169Includes copy of ethics approval. Original copy with original Partial Copyright Licence.Transitioning into the first year of university can be an exciting and challenging time for many students. It can be an especially difficult experience for international students adapting to not only the newness of post-secondary education but also to a foreign culture. Current research reflects an interest in understanding the trends and challenges for international university students attending foreign universities (Edgeworth & Eiseman, 2007; Gu, Schweisfurth & Day, 2010; Huang, 2008; Ninnes, Aitchsion, & Kalos, 1999; Ren, Bryan, Min, & Wei, 2007; Rosenthal, Russell, & Thomson, 2008; Taras & Rowney, 2007; Wang, Singh, Bird, & Ives, 2008); however, less attention is given to understanding how post-secondary institutions are responding to this research from a services' perspective. This study describes the current state of practice in Atlantic Canada related to the provision of services for first year international students. It outlines and recommends a framework for supporting international students with the transition into first year university.viii, 182 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.engUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.doctoral thesis10.11575/PRISM/4549