Tag: College campuses

International

Experiencing the Presidential Election as an International Student

As an international student during the 2016 presidential election, I had very little idea what was happening in the year that preceded it, but it all sounded too complicated – electoral votes, caucuses, nomination, national conventions, all were foreign concepts to me. And I vividly remember election night. I stayed up all night with a group of friends with all sorts of backgrounds and experiences processing the outcome and what it might mean to us. Emotions were heightened, many were crying. Boy was that a night.

November 2, 2020

Students

Removing the Blindfold of Domestic Violence Against Women on College Campuses

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 21% of college students experienced domestic violence by a current partner, and 32% of college students experienced domestic violence by a previous partner. The numbers are more likely higher because some women do not feel comfortable sharing their abuse with University officials for fear of retaliation.  So what can colleges and universities do to create the kind of campus environment that allows women to seek help from an abuser?

March 4, 2020

LGBTQ+

Campus Guide Focuses on HIV Prevention and Treatment

With college students still at a high risk of acquiring HIV, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation has released a comprehensive guide to HIV prevention, treatment and care on college and university campuses.

April 12, 2018