When Times Get Tough: Advising F-1 Students in Difficult Situations

Friday, November 15, 2024

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EST

Location: Commonwealth 2

Presenter(s)

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Cindy Domingo

International Student Adviser
Penn State University
PA, Pennsylvania
Alecia Hollinger (she/her/hers)

International Student Adviser
Penn State University
Erie, Pennsylvania

Chair and Presenter(s)

Diane Sanders, M.Ed. (she/her/hers)

International Student Adviser
Penn State University

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Presentation Description: Times can get tough every now and then for F-1 international students. During this presentation, we will share strategies designed to assist F-1 students as they navigate through mentally, medically, and/or academically difficult times while also ensuring they are abiding by F-1 regulations. Through holistic advising practices as well as collaborating with other campus offices, it is possible to create wrap-around support for F-1 students. We will share best practices and what has worked at our campuses.

Learning Objectives:

Implement strategies that merge holistic advising practices with F-1 regulations to guide F-1 students experiencing a difficult situation.
Utilize practical strategies to implement wrap-around support for F-1 students experiencing a difficult situation.
Assist F-1 students through mentally, medically, and/or academically difficult times while also ensuring they are abiding by F-1 regulations.