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50-Minute Sessions

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Shifting Focus Towards International Students' Mental and Physical Health

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM PST
Studying internationally is a life-changing experience, and students may encounter many challenges during their journey. This session discusses the mental and physical health of international students, especially those from the Global South. It also presents policies designed to foster a supportive and safe learning environment at Hungarian universities.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore two nationwide studies on how international students in Hungary, especially from the Global South, assess their mental and physical health and their adjustment to higher education.
  • Identify national and institutional policies and programs that support universities in developing their student services, including the large-scale, state-funded Stipendium Hungaricum program.
  • Develop effective student services by understanding a case study of the University of Debrecen, one of the largest higher education institutions in Hungary.
  • Use empirical data to develop student services and capacity building programs.