Hope and Optimism for the International Student and University Communities
Hope and Optimism for the International Student and University Communities
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Hope & Optimism podcast brings together voices from across the international student support community to talk about challenges, solutions, and most importantly—how we can build a more hopeful, resilient future together.
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The podcast explores topics around international student support, retention, and belonging, featuring episodes that discuss the importance of hope and optimism, practical strategies for addressing immigration stress, and personal stories of overcoming challenges faced by international students.
Hope & Optimism podcast brings together voices from across the international student support community to talk about challenges, solutions, and most importantly—how we can build a more hopeful, resilient future together.
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In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges faced by international students, particularly focusing on the emotional and legal hurdles that arise from visa revocations and the increasing concerns around AI surveillance.
About Fiona McEntee.
Fiona is the founding and managing attorney at McEntee Law Group, a nationally recognized immigration firm based in Chicago. She’s an award-winning lawyer, a passionate advocate for startups and creatives, and a leading expert on O-1 visas, EB-1A green cards, and pathways that help international talent build their futures in the U.S. She’s also the author of Our American Dream, a children’s book that celebrates immigrants and her second book- U.S. Immigration Options for Startups: Accelerate Your American Dream.
Today, she’s here to talk with us not only about the challenges—but about the hope, advocacy, and resilience that define the international student journey in 2025.
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