Is “Midwest Nice” Really Nice? Supporting International Students at Predominately White Institutions (PWIs)

This poster provides an overview of international students’ experiences encountering white “niceness” at PWIs, supported by literature and the presenters' lived and working experiences. If you work with international students or are passionate about supporting them, this presentation prepares you for conducting nuanced and supportive conversations relating to “Midwest niceness” while providing strong advocacy for international students.