This chapter provides an overview of how international students in the United States used media and interpersonal channels to communicate with family, friends, and each other during the COVID-19 pandemic. The chapter starts by discussing the challenges of international students during the health pandemic. It then provides a review of the role of media during a crisis. Factors influencing media use during the COVID-19 crisis include culture, personality, and time spent in a foreign country. Finally, the chapter ends by providing suggestions for how universities can better equip their international offices to deal with international students during challenging times such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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