Bridging the Gap: Disparities in the Educational Experiences of Immigrant Students By: Ruzanna Gaboyan, Yu Chen and Sujing Chen Club Advisor: Haowen Ge Organization: Equalisitc Dream for Hope Student-Led Club at International Student Services Association Our website: https://internationalstudentsvc.org/edfh-main-page/ Our email is equalisticdreamforhope@gmail.com In the United States, the promise of diverse classrooms and equal opportunities for…
Building Student Global Vision through Cultural Awareness By: Sujing Chen, Ruzanna Gaboyan Club Advisor: Haowen Ge Organization: Equalisitc Dream for Hope Student-Led Club at International Student Services Association America is known as a cultural melting pot, but many of its citizens lack cultural awareness. This lack of cultural awareness is a common cause for immigrants…
We Need More Culturally Significant After-School Clubs By: Sujing Chen, Joy Holmes Club Advisor: Haowen Ge Organization: Equalisctic Dream For Hope club under International Student Service Association(501c3) Many people think American schools are places full of hope and opportunities for immigrants. But does America welcome us? Do immigrants feel accepted and welcome in this mixed…
I never knew what I wanted to do growing up. As an immigrant, my parents tried their best to support me in school, but because they don’t speak English, it is hard for them to help me. I tried my best to do my schoolwork, but it just became another chore that I never…
Hello, my name is Punam Subba and I am from Nepal. I am the first person in my family to have the opportunity to receive higher education in America. Because of that, I have to discover opportunities and explore resources that are available for my family and myself for a better future. Ever since…
The Deaconess Foundation supplies grants to organizations committed to advocacy for racial equity and policy change. Seeing International Student Services Association (ISSA) continued commitment to providing equitable services for immigrants, the Deaconess Foundation has offered a connections grant to develop workforce and advisory programs for students, provide onsite or online opportunities, and hire new community…
Growing up I was the kid that always had her head in a book. I would read and study fervently, ace my classes, and was even named the “academic wiz” at my school, but it never felt that meaningful to me. My heart longed to contribute to the world in a bigger way. I…
When I grew up, finding out if what I am doing is right or wrong was all up to me. My parents are not home most of the time since they must make money to have food on the table for me and my siblings. All they can see is the results, like how…
The International Student Services Association is a growing national non-profit organization that gives low-income English learner students the information, inspiration, and motivation they need to better themselves and their communities. In this article, Michael Maynard and Haowen Ge discuss the variety of resources that make ISSA stand out. From collaborating with schools to offer students…
