Affiliation:
1. The University of Southern Mississippi, USA
Abstract
This chapter explores how LGBTQIA international students studying in the United States engage with the campus community and their experiences based on the identities they hold. While the transition to postsecondary education can be challenging for any international student, the intersecting identity of also identifying as a member of the LGBTQIA community increases the challenges faced by international students. LGBTQIA international students must navigate a new university campus environment while also taking into account the identities they hold. The findings indicate that LGBTQIA international students tend to experience a concern for their safety and feelings of isolation. The results of this study provide insights into the ways in which postsecondary institutions can better support LGBTQIA international students.
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