This chapter examines the moderating factors that shape international students’ capacity to manage acculturative stress and pursue adaptive strategies during their educational migration. Drawing on psychological theory, empirical literature, and international education studies, this research explores how psychological capital, institutional support systems, and peer-based social support serve as buffers against mental health challenges and social dislocation. These factors are not only protective but also foundational in fostering resilience, integration, and academic persistence among diverse student populations in cross-cultural academic environments.