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Bridging the gap

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When students come to IU from around the world, they encounter a clash of cultures. Communication can be a daily struggle, and it takes effort to understand American customs. Yet despite the challenges, many students strive to build community far from home.


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Are IU policies and resources accommodating the growing demographic of international students on the Bloomington campus?


Emma Grdina ·

'I was expecting something great’

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International students are overrepresented in overflow housing, and the international center is no longer a hub for students from around the world.

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Emma Grdina ·

Is 'proficient' good enough?

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More than 75 percent of international students at IU come from non-English speaking countries. Despite being told they're proficient by official University tests, some are still not prepared to learn in English when they arrive on campus.


Emma Grdina ·

Increasingly international

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Expanding diversity is the driving force behind international recruiting at IU. It's a balancing act between what is ideal what is fiscally possible. With finite resources, the University has moved away from personalized care for international students and toward a numbers race.