Students engaged in a thoughtful and productive dialogue with Dr. Schilde on issues relating to European points of entry, movement within the European Union, border patrols, migration journeys and realities and outcomes of seeking asylum in Europe. Dr. Schilde was most impressed with the questions and depth of knowledge students had regarding this global issue. She truly seemed to enjoy the conversation with students as much as they did.
Interested in knowing what questions the students asked Dr. Schilde? Here are some of them:
- What happens to refugees when they arrive in Europe?
- Why are some European countries denying refugees entry into their country?
- What is the current status of refugees being able to enter Greece and Italy?
- What is the future of the economies in Syria and other conflicted regions?
- How is mass migration affecting the culture of Europe?
- How has the refugee crisis affected Europe’s economy?
- What happens when countries have so many people leaving that they no longer have enough people to perform important jobs?
- How does mass migration affect Europe’s sustainability?
- How many refugees actually go back to their home country?
- What happens at border patrol checkpoints?
- If a refugee is denied asylum, what happens to them?
We are most thankful to Dr. Schilde for her time, thoughtful analysis and commentary. It was a wonderful experience for students to be exposed to ideas relating to this topic from the perspective of a true thought leader and an expert in the field. The opportunity not only enhanced students' learning experience, but allowed them to build a relationship with another global partner. Even better, the conversation continued long after the Skype session was over.
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