THE SOCIO-CULTURE ADAPTATION AMONG INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT SELECTED SCHOOLS OF BATANGAS PROVINCE, PHILIPPINES

Abstract

The research described the factors that affect the socio-culture adaptations of international students who are currently studying in Batangas Province, Philippines. In lieu with this, the study described the profile of the respondents and difficulties they met in adaptations. It elaborated the adaptive behaviours acquired in overcoming the difficulties. It also analyzed the significant difference of adaptive behaviours based on age, gender, a length of stay, and religious affiliation. The research also formulated a list proposal to promote educational and cultural exchange adaptation development to increase mutual understanding between the students. The study employed a mixed method research design which implied two methods in collecting and analyzing data. The international students recognize that the best coping mechanism for a student who has just migrated in Batangas is to learn step by step the language of the locals, gain friends and consider visiting the beautiful places nearby. International students were positive in sharing that living in Batangas province in Philippines has improved them as persons specifically by helping them become more mature and responsible. Although the research has reached its aims, there was an unavoidable limitation. The research was conducted in college levels and the population size is only small. Therefore, to generalize the results for larger groups, the study should have involved more participants at different school levels