coraphans·9 years ago·discussFrom my experience, these Chinese students probably did try at first to make friends with local Americans, but were made fun of because of their accents.So rather than be humiliated, they chose to just hang out with people who won't insult them.
coraphans·9 years ago·discussIf that were the case, then you should see Chinese international students hanging out with Japanese and Koreans.But from what I've seen, the various East Asian groups don't interact much. And each group speaks their own native language.
coraphans·9 years ago·discuss> the Indian and Chinese students had networks of past-year students, who'd built up databases of exam questions.A friend of mine joined a frat and he said they had the same thing.
coraphans·9 years ago·discuss> Honestly, international students are cliquey.Since we're generalizing here, I'll say the reason for this is, honestly, American students are mean and like to make fun of our accents.
So rather than be humiliated, they chose to just hang out with people who won't insult them.