This narrative is an exquisitely powerful first-person testament to the great value of international students in our American universities.

The title “Scholars of the Storm(s)” gives credence to the fact that Tulane University’s (New Orleans, Louisiana. USA) international students were confronted by an actual storm, Hurricane Ida, almost upon arrival for the Fall 2021 semester. Their stories highlight the synthesis of struggles relating to Ida, the previous year spent in online learning and the myriad of acculturation issues facing international students initially at an American university. The convergence of these factors presented a multitude of “storms” swirling simultaneously. Their stories, candor, and unbelievable strength of character demands a platform, for there exists great inspiration in their voices.