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What does belonging feel like? When Marina Uehara asks international students what makes them feel like they belong, they often speak of a person who made time to greet them, answer their questions, and get to know them.
What doesn’t help with belonging? Not surprisingly, most students cited bureaucratic processes and paperwork.
Marina and her coworkers in International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) make it their mission to ensure students feel welcome. This includes helping them navigate the red tape that comes with crossing international borders to attend college.
