Deskripsi Bahasa
Vol 8 No 2 (2025): 2025 - Issue 2

Navigating Intercultural Communication: Challenges Faced by International Students

Qulub, Muhammad Farihul (Unknown)
Rusmawati, Roosi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Oct 2025

Abstract

Cross-cultural communication among international students presents specific strategies and challenges, particularly within the educational domain. The success of communication largely depends on the ability of international students to adapt and develop effective coping mechanisms in the host country. This study aims to investigate the strategies and coping mechanisms employed by international students during their learning experiences in Indonesia. A descriptive qualitative method was applied, involving two international student participants. The findings reveal several challenges in cross-cultural communication, mainly cultural differences that influence both verbal and non-verbal interactions. Data analysis was conducted through triangulation by comparing participants’ experiences with previous studies and relevant theories. This research provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges and coping strategies of international students, highlighting aspects that have not been extensively discussed in previous studies. The results are expected to serve as a valuable reference for future international students in navigating cross-cultural differences within Indonesian educational contexts.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

DB

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences

Description

Deskripsi Bahasa [DB] merupakan jurnal untuk menyebarluaskan hasil penelitian atau pemikiran bahasa yang diterbitkan sebanyak 2 nomor dalam setahun yaitu pada bulan Maret dan Oktober oleh Departemen Bahasa dan Sastra, Fakultas Ilmu Budaya UGM bekerja sama dengan Forum Linguistik. Hasil penelitian ...