UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #989

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Chioma Veronica Opara
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: She and Her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Ms
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): co21f@fsu.edu
Position Title: Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name: Dr. Myriam Rudaz
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email: mrudaz@fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable): Education, Health, and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Human Development and Family Science
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/19226/passport%20photo%20copy%202.jpeg

Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Dr. Myriam Rudaz
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Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Dr
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): mrudaz@fsu.edu
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: The Association Between Minority Stress, Self-Compassion, Mental Well-Being, Happiness, and Academic Performance Among International Students 
Project Keywords: Minority Stress, Self-Compassion, Mental Well-Being, Happiness, and Academic Performance
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5 hours
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
There has been a rapid increase in the number of International students being admitted annually by different universities including those in the U.S.
These students contribute to their host country economy and enrich cultural diversity on campuses, which is important for a holistic educational environment. Due to their status, they face unique challenges such as cultural adjustment, language barriers, academic pressures, isolation, discriminations, which may impact their well-being and academic success. It is important to understand better the processes underlying their experiences and the potential avenues to support them . The purpose of the present study is therefore to examine the associations between minority stress, self-compassion, mental well-being, happiness, and academic performance among international graduate students with an emphasis on anxiety and depressive symptoms for the mental well-being



Research Tasks:
Literature review, data collection, and data analysis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
General

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentorship values include trust, openness, and respect for the mentee. I want to find a way to make my mentees feel at ease so that they may ask questions, learn from their errors, and develop both as individuals and as professionals. The first thing I do is help my mentees establish goals and assess how far they have come. Get to know their objectives, strengths, and places for progress. Because I am familiar with them, I am better able to assist them. Teaching encourages collaboration among students. I don't always respond to the people I mentor. I educate students to think critically, to explore things from a variety of perspectives, and to take responsibility for their own development. Responsible people should endeavor to make the world a place where mistakes are okay, and progress is encouraged.     Sharing my actions, lessons, and solutions helps me progress.      My point is that growth takes time, effort, and thought.      I want my mentees to have the confidence and abilities to solve problems on their own.     Finally, I want to generate interest, foster question-based learning, and give my mentees confidence in their skills.      Mentoring is about strengthening skills and confidence to prepare people for the future, not just short-term goals.

I will incorporate the above values and attributes in mentoring students who would be placed under my mentorship and thereby making sure that they obtain enough skills they need to become great and independent researchers both in individual research and team or collaborative research. 

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chioma-Opara?ev=hdr_xprf
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
N/A

UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation: Yes

Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series?: No
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Year: 2025
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