BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND CAMPUS SUPPORT
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Listen: STudent Survey
Global Bridges begins by listening. A confidential student survey helps identify patterns in cultural adjustment, emotional well-being, awareness of campus mental health services, attitudes toward counseling, and potential barriers to seeking support.
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understand: review the findings
Survey responses are reviewed to identify patterns and potential gaps between international students’ experiences, their understanding of mental health support, and the services already available on campus.
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Explore: staff presentation & discussion
Global Bridges presents key findings alongside cross-cultural perspectives on international student adjustment and mental health. University counseling staff, international student professionals, and other campus partners are invited to discuss what the findings may mean for their campus.
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listen deeper: international student conversation
International students are invited to complete a confidential survey exploring cultural adjustment, emotional well-being, awareness of campus mental health services, attitudes toward counseling, barriers to seeking support, and their experiences with university resources..
LISTENING FIRST. BUILDING BETTER BRIDGES.
STUDENT VOICE SURVEY
Beginning with international student experiences, Global Bridges uses confidential surveys to better understand cultural adjustment, emotional well-being, and barriers to accessing campus support.
UNDERSTANDING THE GAP
Survey findings help identify where differences may exist between the support universities provide and how international students experience or access those resources.
CAMPUS CONVERSATIONS
Global Bridges facilitates conversations with university professionals and international students to explore findings, perspectives, and opportunities for greater connection.
BUILDING FUTURE SOLUTIONS
Together with campus partners, Global Bridges explores culturally responsive approaches that strengthen communication, belonging, and connection to existing resources.