Lecture 5: Bridging Worlds: Navigating Cultural Shock for International Students Studying in Pune University

Prof. Deepak Kumar Behera introduced Prof. Anjali Kurane's lecture on the challenges faced by international students at Savitribai Phule Pune University, emphasizing the importance of cultural integration for their well-being. Prof. Anjali Kurane and Guru Sontakke discussed their research methodology, which involved anthropological observation and interviews with students. The participants, including Kamal Misra, Nita Mawar, and Shalina Mehta, raised questions about institutional support, student well-being, pre-arrival preparation, and researcher positionality, highlighting the various complexities international students encounter.