Tagged - international student
american dream
The American obsession with productivity, as observed by a recent Rochester immigrant
The American Dream supposedly acts to propel the people of this country forward, but instead it drives people away from any kind of work-life balance. Read More
ICE
Trump’s visa revocations reach UR
Editor’s note (4/27/2025): this story is accurate as of 4/27. Later updates may not be reflected. In light of the recent executive orders issued by the present presidential administration, student visas have become a hot topic of discussion throughout the country. Numerous college campuses — including Columbia University, Brown University, and more — have experienced […]
homesickness
The village on the other side of the Pacific
It is a dream to let the love rooted in my heart, from the people I cherish and the land I belong to, grow prosperously. Read More
international student
Talk on international students’ challenges inspires action for UR
On Thursday, Nov. 3, over 20 participants attended the Humanities Center’s event featuring a lecture by Dr. Lakmali Jayasinghe titled “The Burdens of Borders: Understanding International Students’ Challenges through Oral History Narratives.” Read More
international student
UR discontinues Social Security Number Focus Groups for international students
UR has discontinued the Social Security Number (SSN) Focus Groups, a program that enabled international students to receive an SSN, for the upcoming school year. The Focus Groups program was introduced by the International Students Office in 2012 as a way to help UR international students get their SSN through University-sponsored employment opportunities. SSNs, although […]
