Subject: Re: International Student Center.
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>I am starting a project on a New International Student Center at my
>University.
>The space will provide Living Areas (Dorm or apartment like), Religious space,
>Community space, and international exhibition space. I wanted to know if
>anyone was aware of some good information on the topic of Foreign students
>abroad in the US, and the Socialolgical impact upon the students, as well as
>the environmental impact of:
> 1) Housing - What type of Housing would best satisfy the needs of a
> someone who is unfamiliar with the US?
> 2) How the International Center should interact with the University -
> Should the building be isolated for privacy, or feel open to all
> students. Or should a co-existant between the two be found?
> 3) What special "Defensible Spaces" should I incorporate?
> 4) What other Issues might I need to incorporate into this project?
>I appreciate any replys to this note, and any information will be greatly
>accepted, no matter how trivial. Posting to the group or email is great :)
> Christopher
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>I am starting a project on a New International Student Center at my
>University.
>The space will provide Living Areas (Dorm or apartment like), Religious space,
>Community space, and international exhibition space. I wanted to know if
>anyone was aware of some good information on the topic of Foreign students
>abroad in the US, and the Socialolgical impact upon the students, as well as
>the environmental impact of:
> 1) Housing - What type of Housing would best satisfy the needs of a
> someone who is unfamiliar with the US?
> 2) How the International Center should interact with the University -
> Should the building be isolated for privacy, or feel open to all
> students. Or should a co-existant between the two be found?
> 3) What special "Defensible Spaces" should I incorporate?
> 4) What other Issues might I need to incorporate into this project?
>I appreciate any replys to this note, and any information will be greatly
>accepted, no matter how trivial. Posting to the group or email is great :)
> Christopher