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Home Away From Home

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Reflections

Reflections

Community means looking after each other, no matter who you are or where you are from.

The suspension of international flights meant that many students living on campus were unable to go home. The housing team quickly mobilized making a home away from home. By the end of March, all 445 international students were able to access a free food pantry; free hygiene supplies and PPE; and free rent on the campus over the summer.

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As part of our efforts to engage QF alumni, the Alumni Talks series resumed online providing an opportunity for QF alumni to learn about issues relevant to their lives and career trajectories while sharing their knowledge and expertise with one another.

International students on campus at Education City.

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visits to Alumni Talks

learning to spot, address, and cope with mental health issues and ensure personal wellness.

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visits to medical care and social wellness

support provided to students around-the-clock on campus.

I AM SO GRATEFUL THAT I FELT CARED FOR DURING EVERY STAGE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.

In a country where I have no family, the housing staff made sure that I was provided with food, care, a safe space to keep myself mentally sane. It is such a blessing.

– Muhammad Muneed Ur Rehman, Hamad Bin Khalifa University student and Northwestern University - Qatar Alumni

Students socialize in a common room on campus at Education City.

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