Stories from International Students
Editor’s Note
Editor’s Note: Introducing “Stories from International Students”
September 15, 2025Dylan Morris, Emma Pham-Tran, Kaylee Yang and Anya Zhang
Caught in the midst of legal scapegoating and an attack on their right to exist...

Stories from International Students
The World’s Game: An International Student-Athlete’s Perspective on Community, Security, and Belonging at Harvard
September 15, 2025Rhiannon Stewart
The Harvard women’s soccer team and club communities have served as Rhiannon’s home over these...

Resisting Silence: Fighting for International Students in the Face of Fear
September 15, 2025Alfred Williamson
From his grandparents’ stories to Harvard’s campus, Alfred is all too familiar with the rise...

International Students: Harvard’s Fragile Edge is America’s Forgotten Strength
September 15, 2025Patrick Pieper
For Patrick, the opportunity to attend Harvard symbolized America’s freedom and openness. Even in times...

From Beijing, With Complications
September 18, 2025Leo Li
Growing up in the throes of constant academic and extracurricular competition, Leo prioritizes experiences and...

Dignity in Uncertainty: An International Student’s Truth
September 15, 2025Lara Tan
From pursuing music to the social sciences, Lara’s time at Harvard is marked with passion...

A Citizen of No Country
September 15, 2025Oleksandra Khalo
When Oleksandra was stripped of her passport and visa due to the new policies of...

“What’s Next After College?” Finding Enough in Not Knowing
September 15, 2025Sammy Tin
In responding to this inescapable question, Sammy wrestles with the dichotomy of her past and...



