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50-Minute Sessions

Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship (TLS)

How U.S. Summer Precollege Programs Impact Chinese Students’ International Study Readiness

Thursday, May 29, 2025
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM PST
This session explores the impact of U.S. summer precollege programs on Chinese high school students’ international study readiness and intercultural learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, it examines how these programs enhance academic and cultural preparedness, influence college decisions, and improve students’ global education readiness and success.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore a study that analyzes components of U.S. summer college programs that enhance Chinese high school students’ ability to adapt to the academic and cultural demands of studying abroad and evaluate how these insights can inform innovative strategies.
  • Learn how U.S. summer college programs influence Chinese high school students’ decision-making and application strategies for U.S. higher education.
  • Evaluate how U.S. summer college programs boost students’ confidence and intercultural competence through immersive environments and how these experiences enhance study-abroad readiness. Apply insights to improve programs, ensuring students are well-prepared for the demands of global education.