@inbook{380010d0a7064fdb8b37067d9b005468,
title = "Belonging and Residence Life",
abstract = "For international students, living in the residence halls is often a part of the “quintessential” American college experience they may seek by coming to the United States for a college education. Unfortunately, residence halls can also be a hotbed for cultural misunderstanding, conflict, and unmet expectations. This chapter explores how campuses can utilize the residential experience as a strategic opportunity to foster a sense of belonging for undergraduate international students instead of creating an environment where “otherness” is most visible. We explore four critical concerns for international students living on campus: cultural differences, adjustment challenges, isolation, and housing assignments.",
keywords = "International students, Residence halls, Residence life, Residential experience, Sense of belonging",
author = "Steven Tolman and Calhoun, \{Daniel W.\} and Nikheal Patel",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2024.",
year = "2024",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-46395-2\_6",
language = "English",
isbn = "9783031463945",
series = "Supporting International Students in US Higher Education",
publisher = "Springer Nature",
pages = "85--100",
booktitle = "Supporting International Students in US Higher Education",
}