Racist incident at Duke University should spark outrage among international students
Coming to a foreign country to live and study should not mean that international students have to involuntarily sever connections to our roots or home country.
Marx Wang
Look beyond the numbers, focus on what college rankings reveal
After this year’s seven-spot decline from last year, it’s time for GW to think about what its change in ranking means.
Student groups should use heritage months to combat stereotypes
Students must remain cognizant that there are differences and complexities in every culture and they all deserve to be heard.
Redefine your comfort zone and stop making unrealistic goals
Getting out of one’s comfort zone at GW should mean taking a break from the endless pressure.
Show appreciation for overlooked campus employees
To better show appreciation and support for University employees, GW should designate days for the student body to collectively honor their contributions.
RAs should hold cultural-themed activities for international and domestic freshmen
As leaders who serve to create a better community for students, resident advisors at GW should work to better connect domestic and international students.
GW should offer travel stipends to international students
More explicit directions on the financial aid process and travel expense compensation can assist international students and relieve financial pressure.
Discussion sections need interactive elements to be effective
A shift from pure repetition of lectures to more interactive activities in discussion sections will benefit students and be a more effective use of class time.
Negative perceptions about online courses shouldn't deter students
Students shouldn’t let the fear of the perceived negatives associated with online courses stop them from taking an online summer class.
Professors should facilitate conversation between domestic and international students
By initiating better understanding between domestic and international students through culture-related assignments, we can further strengthen our community.