Cultural Adaptation of African International Postgraduate Students in Hainan Free Trade Port

Q1:Gender

Q2:Age

Q3:Country/Region of origin

Q4:Current degree

Q5:Major

Q6:How long have you been studying in Hainan?

Q7:Chinese proficiency

Q8:English proficiency

Q9:I have adapted well to life in Hainan.

Q10:I feel comfortable and emotionally stable living here.

Q11:I have adapted to the academic system in China.

Q12:I can communicate smoothly with local students and teachers.

Q13:I am familiar with Hainan’s culture and customs.

Q14:I enjoy living and studying in Hainan FTP.

Q15:I feel I belong to the university community.

Q16:I can take care of my daily life independently (food, transportation, shopping).

Q17:Language barriers (listening, speaking, understanding accents)

Q18:Differences in teaching methods and classroom culture

Q19:Differences in values and lifestyle

Q20:Loneliness or homesickness

Q21:Difficulty making local friends

Q22:Discomfort with food, climate, or living habits

Q23:Uncertainty about Hainan FTP policies (visa, tax, duty-free, etc.)

Q24:Stress from study and research

Q25:Which strategy do you mainly use to adapt to Hainan? (You can choose more than one)

Q26:Hainan’s international environment helps my adaptation.

Q27:The tropical climate and life here make me feel comfortable.

Q28:Hainan FTP’s visa and policy convenience benefit my study.

Q29:The multicultural atmosphere in Hainan reduces culture shock.

Q30:I can feel the openness and inclusiveness of Hainan FTP.

Q31:Do you have enough social support?

Q32:Is the university’s international student service helpful?

Q33:Which support do you need most?

Q34:What are your biggest difficulties in cultural adaptation in Hainan FTP? (Optional)

Q35:What suggestions do you have for improving African international students’ adaptation? (Optional)