When it comes to
career planning, international
scholars have additional significant challenges to consider: 1) cultural adjustment: it is important to know how to effectively go through the four
stages of cultural adjustment (the honeymoon, frustration, adjustment and acceptance); to communicate and perform effectively; and to develop and establish an efficient network from scratch in the United States to ultimately secure the next
career chapter; 2) immigration status: it is essential to be aware of the various immigration and visa options that are relevant
at different points of one's
career.