This research looks at how foreign students at Nanchang University in Jiangxi Province, China, do in terms of cross-cultural competency after participating in international exchange programs. This quantitative study surveyed 110 international students both before and after their participation in exchange programs to gauge their levels of cultural awareness, intercultural communication skills, adaptability, and empathy. These programs successfully cultivate vital cross-cultural abilities, as the results show substantial gains across all measured parameters. Regression analysis revealed important factors that may be used to forecast the development of competence, including the duration of the stay and the frequency of contacts with local students and teachers. In order to achieve cross-cultural competency, these results highlight the significance of immersive and participatory experiences. In order to better prepare students for effective global involvement, the study offers important insights for educational institutions and lawmakers, such as the necessity to support and expand foreign exchange programs. There is sufficient evidence to warrant maintaining and improving such initiatives, which aim to foster understanding and cooperation amongst people in a globally interdependent society.
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