AN EXAMINATION OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - IMPLICATIONS FOR COUNSELING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

This article examines both intrapersonal and interpersonal factors tha t contribute to the psychological distress of international students. It presents several counselling strategies and techniques that are kno wn to alleviate the acculturative stress of these students. The underl ying purpose of this article is to make the sojourning experience of f oreign students more satisfying and thus enhance their academic achiev ements.