Syria
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Opinion
Palestinian Roots, Syrian Home, U.S. Destination
A young writer makes a leap of faith turning down British and European scholarships, and heads for New York City.
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Opinion
In Homs, a “Battle for Home”
A young Syrian architect uses her hometown as a basis for reflecting on the larger social and political role of…
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News & Reports
Syrian-Palestinian Seeks Swedish Pharmacy Degree
Free language classes and recognition of refugees’ potential contributions have made Sweden a haven for many asylum seekers.
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News & Reports
Norway Develops ‘Qualifications Passport’ for Refugees
A new assessment tool aims to help asylum seekers in finding education or employment.
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In Germany, Syrian Refugee Navigates Re-entry Into Higher Education
Immigration status matters for funding and access to educational opportunities.
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Exiled Syrian Engineer Designs Wheelchair Upgrade
After escaping war in Syria, Tarek Kasmieh used his research grant to design a kit for motorizing wheelchairs.
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Researcher Suggests a Way to Protect Refugees’ Babies From Stress
A Syrian scientist in California is working to improve mental-health outcomes for babies born during wartime.
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Tips & Resources
Learning the Right Language is Key for Refugees
For Syrian refugee students, the choice of which language to learn is key, and not always obvious, says a new…
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News & Reports
A Syrian in Sweden Sees New Career Vistas
A young Syrian man who fled his country to avoid the war is finding new educational opportunities in the Scandinavian…
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Opinion
How Refugees Can Strengthen Economies
With the right policies, refugees can pump up rather than drain host country economies, scholars argue.
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