According to Trice (2004) social interaction between international and Americans students have a positive impact in academic successful and cultural adjusting for foreign students. This kind of relationship can provide valuable information, assistance in working, emotional and moral support.
Although previous researches argue that international students tend to look for support from their compatriots than host national students, Cigularova (2005) suggests that this relationship should be beneficial for foreign students. Nevertheless, is difficult to establish and maintain this kind of interaction.
A variable that could explain students adapting problems is personal assertiveness. In accordance with Athen (1991), Chen (1992) and Poyrazli (2002) there is a positive relationship between assertiveness and International students’ performance in terms of cultural and psychological adjustment. In order to close the gap between these two variables, graduate schools should implement training programs related to U.S educational system to improve self-efficacy among students.
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