Re: [MTC Global] [Weekend Big Discussion-I] How to develop a sense of belonging

Dear All,

The core issue for not belonging is 'US vs THEM' attitude of local students and a sense of extreme neglect/indulgence from the local people. Having a small informal groups within the campus/classes would help to make them feel. In hostels, the authorities can introduce 'buddy system', a peer student of local origin can get them acclaimatize psychologically. Centre for foreign students will help to solve any legal issues, the foreign students face in the campus. In one of the place I worked, where we used to have many foreign exchangees, the buddy system worked well with them.

Regards,

Prof. Vijendra Kumar SK

Assistant professor & Counseling Psychologist

Centre for Counseling and Career Guidance

PES University, Bangalore.

On Sunday, February 28, 2016 2:40 PM, Prof. Bholanath Dutta <bnath.dutta@gmail.com> wrote:

A sense of belonging is key to student well-being, but what can universities do to help create this, particularly for groups such as international students who may face more barriers than others to feel part of an academic community?

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