Sethi, Bharati

The successful settlement of international students is important to their academic success as well as their integration into the host community. This thesis attempts to investigate the settlement needs and experiences of African international students in Peterborough, Canada, from a transnationalism perspective. Surveys were used to collect data from 351 students. A chi-square tests and multivariate ordinal logistic regression were used for the data analysis.The findings reveal that African International Students engage in a variety of transnational activities including, contacting family and friends at home, attending religious and cultural events, and eating traditional food which contribute to the settlement of African International Students. On the other hand, sending money and investing in one's home country were found to hinder the settlement of African International Students in Canada. This study contributes to the existing literature on international education and transnationalism and makes recommendations for policy makers and educational institutions.

Author Keywords: African International Students in Canada, International Student Migration, Settlement Process, Transnationalism

This research explored how systemic barriers contribute to poverty among Black immigrants in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). Using a qualitative approach, I explored how factors like race, immigration status, and other identity factors shape Black immigrants' experiences in the employment and housing markets and healthcare system, consequently predisposing them to experience poverty. A key driver of poverty is the non-recognition of foreign credentials, which pushes highly qualified Black immigrants into low-wage jobs, exacerbated by employers' demand for "Canadian experience." This marginalization severely limits their access to higher-paying opportunities, trapping them in cycles of poverty. Housing discrimination also causes poverty, as racial bias from landlords forces Black immigrants into overpriced or substandard housing conditions, worsened by Toronto's housing crisis. Participants generally reported satisfaction with healthcare. To cope, Black immigrants rely on support from religious institutions and social networks through material and non-material resources. The study concludes with policy recommendations to address these systemic barriers, aiming to reduce poverty and improve integration.