Table 1. Characteristics of the sample (n = 44).
| Characteristic | n (%) |
| Region of Origin | |
| Asia | 20 (45.5) |
| Middle East | 10 (22.7) |
| Africa | 4 (9.1) |
| North America | 3 (6.8) |
| South America | 3 (6.8) |
| Europe | 3 (6.8) |
| Australia (Oceania) | 1 (2.3) |
| Race | |
| Asian | 20 (45.5) |
| White | 14 (31.8) |
| African American | 6 (13.6) |
| Hispanic | 4 (9.1) |
| Religious orientation | |
| Christian | 15 (34.1) |
| Muslim | 12 (27.3) |
| No Religion | 11 (25.0) |
| Hindu | 5 (11.4) |
| Buddhist | 1 (2.3) |
| Current Educational Level | |
| Undergraduate | 34 (77.3) |
| Graduate | 10 (22.7) |
| Current Region of Residence | |
| Midwestern United States | 32 (72.7) |
| Southern United States | 12 (27.3) |
| Time lived in the United States | |
| 2–5 years | 24 (54.5) |
| 6 months–2 years | 20 (45.5) |
| Current Place of Residence | |
| Off-Campus | 21 (47.7) |
| On-Campus | 17 (38.6) |
| No answer | 6 (13.6) |
| Relationship Status | |
| Single | 40 (90.9) |
| Married | 4 (9.1) |
| Employment Status | |
| Unemployed | 32 (72.7) |
| Part-time | 10 (22.7) |
| Full-time | 2 (4.5) |