The Empirical Study on the Intercultural Survival Issues of Chinese International Students Studying at Prince of Songkla University in Phuket Campus

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          The objectives of this research were:1) To study the connection between Chinese students and local Overseas Chinese society in Phuket. 2)To Study the practical significance of studying international students' cross-cultural survival and development. 3)To Study the Chinese students independently adapt to the study environment in Thailand. The researcher will select 127 students as the subjects of this survey.The researcher will adopt the statistical method of sampling the survey. After collecting data, this article will use the "percentage" method for statistical data analysis. In the year 2023, Prince of Songkla University, renowned for its academic excellence and international diversity, boasted a total enrollment of 187 students hailing from the People's Republic of China, thereby reflecting the institution's commitment to fostering global educational exchanges. Within the scholarly discourse of this article, the imperative of methodological rigor is duly acknowledged, prompting the utilization of the established Taro Yamane formula, as delineated by Yamane (1973), to ascertain an appropriate sample size representative of the university's overarching student body composition and demographics.
          The research results were found as follows:1)Social and cultural adaptation of Chinese students who have studied in Thailand positively affects academic adaptation. 2).Psychological adaptation of Chinese students who have studied in Thailand positively affects academic adaptation. 3)The psychological adaptation of Chinese students who have studied in Thailand positively affects social and cultural adaptation.
          Suggestion: Improving language skills is the key to enhancing the cross-cultural adaptation of Chinese students in Thailand. Proficiency greatly contributes to academic pursuits and social support, promoting communication and friendships. Overcoming language barriers is critical for academic and social assistance. At the same time, maintain good contact with the local society or Chinese society to effectively relieve the pressure of foreign countries.
          According to research, Chinese international students who first come to PSU will have certain limitations in language communication. Regarding academics, they usually have a strong professional ethics and focus on academic excellence. In addition, it can be highly integrated with the local Chinese and overseas Chinese society, and there are no problems related to exclusion.