Two articles about second language learning in nonnative students

Le, Jiayong (2004).  Affective characteristics of American students studying Chinese in China: A study of heritage and non-heritage learners' beliefs and foreign language anxiety. Ph.D. dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin, United States -- Texas. Retrieved January 26, 2010, from Dissertations & Theses: Full Text.(Publication No. AAT 3150676).

Loewen, S., Shaofeng, L. I., Fei, F. E. I., Thompson, A. M. Y., Nakatsukasa, K. I. M. I., Seongmee, A. H. N., and Xiaoqing, C. H. E. N. (2009). Second language learners' beliefs about grammar instruction and error correction. The Modern Language Journal, 93(1):91-104.

Time managing and graduated students in U.S.

Going to the United States for do a graduated study is a great chance to learn new experiences, to broaden perspectives and to develop in multiples dimensions. According to data from the Institute of International Education in 2008/2009, 283,329 students came to the U.S. to study for a Master or a PhD. However, most of international students who comes to the U.S. find difficulties. One of the key challenges to solve is time management.

One of the most used solutions for this problem is to make a detailed weekly schedule. With this tool, each student can distribute their time according to their needs. Probably, if the student can follow their schedule, it could be a helpful solution for their time managing challenge.