Your US Neighbor: The Experiences of Syrian Refugees in the American South: A Case Study of Refugees in Towns Austin, Texas, USA

Author(s)
Mzayek, M.
Publication language
English
Pages
18pp
Date published
01 Jun 2018
Type
Research, reports and studies
Keywords
Forced displacement and migration, Host Communities, Urban
Countries
United States of America, Syria
Organisations
Tufts University

The Austin case study looks at Syrian refugees living in the deep American southwest, and how their wellbeing impacts their experiences with integration. The author, herself a Syrian migrant to the US, shares a depth of experience with shifting identity, belonging, and ability to live and thrive in Austin, documenting everything from learning cultural norms and mannerisms to driving and understanding street signs.