Introduction
Refugee
Refugee
An individual that is forced to flee their country of origin based on persecution, war, or violence that has disturbed their daily lives (UNHCR, 2018).
Assimilation and Acculturation
Assimilation and Acculturation
Terms used to describe the process of adapting to a new culture by an individual who is not fully knowledgeable of a particular place (Re-imaging Migration 2019).
Refugee Camp
Refugee Camp
A temporary settlement to accommodate newly displaced individuals who have fled their country of origin (UNHCR 2018).
Refugee Center
Refugee Center
For the purpose of this study a refugee center is a place that provides resources, counseling, and in some cases, classes to help refugees gain their independence in their new country.