Adaptation Strategy of New Students Batch 2022 to Academic Culture in Arabic Language Education Study Program

Abstract

The transition period from student high school to the student of university is something new and new students need to adapt to their environment. This condition requires them to be able to adapt to their new environment. This research aims to find out what adaptation strategies are carried out by the new students of the Arabic language education study program at UIN Malang class of 2022 graduated from high school and what supported factors and obstacles the learning adaptation process carried out in the Arabic language education environment. This research used a qualitative approach with a case study model with 11 students as informants and research objects graduated from high school. From the results of this research, there is 2 strategies adaptation for new students of Arabic language education class of 2022: 1) Environmental adaptation, and 2) Learning adaptation. For the supported factors in this strategies are: 1) A condusive linguistic environment, and 2) Communicative teaching staff. Besides, the obstacles are: 1) Lack of self-confidence and language skills, 2) Anxiety in learning, and 3) Lack of understanding of the curriculum.