In this article, I alert psychology faculty to some pertinent but often overlooked issues regarding international students. These students sometimes face communication barriers and cultural differences in addressing professors. In addition, international students studying in the United States must adhere to American immigration laws regarding full-time study status and school employment (e.g., research and teaching assistantships). In this article, I discuss these issues and suggest solutions for overcoming various barriers.
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