As the new academic year starts, universities and colleges are preparing for orientations to welcome international students.
Orientation to local culture and society offered by post-secondary education institutions is common, especially during the first couple of weeks of the new semester. In weeks and months to come, the international students will continue to adapt to their new environment and communities.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings another layer of complexity and uncertainty to international students' university lives.
For many students, it means limited interactions due to public health restrictions. International students may have to self-isolate and reduce social contacts with their peers on a daily basis.
