Table 2.

The interview guide

Topic areas	In-depth interview key questions
Experience during COVID-19	1. How has your living situation changed since the COVID-19 began? (location, positively, negatively, etc.)
	2. How has your academic performance been impacted by COVID-19? If it has been negatively or positively impacted, what are the reasons for the change?
	3. What are your thoughts on continuing your education and your ability to finish your degree in the United States especially during the COVID-19 pandemic?
	4. Can you share any other challenges being an international student due to COVID-19?
July 6, 2020 Policy Directive	1. How did you find out about the July 6, 2020 Policy Directive? How did it make you feel and what are some thoughts that went through your head when you heard about it?
	2. What actions did you take after hearing about the July 6, 2020 Policy Directive?
	3. What kind of resources/information was available to you at that time?
	4. After the policy directive was overturned, what were your thoughts, feelings, etc. Did your plans in the United States change?
	5. What other resources or services would you like to have that have not been provided by your university?
Thoughts on change of administration	1. How did the 2020 presidential elections affect your academic performance?
	2. How do you feel about the change in governmental administration? What expectations do you have from the new administration for international students?
Coping strategies	1. What type of support system do you have? (Academic, family, friends, etc.)
	2. What type of support do you think is helpful for international students to be successful in the US?
Future	1. What is your dream? What is your career goal in the future?
	2. What motivates you as a international student to achieve your future goals?
	3. Overall, what role can university campuses or institutions play in making academic/education experience in the US equitable for international students?
	4. Any additional comments or thoughts? Anything that you like to share or would like to add to earlier questions about your experience as an international student in the U.S.?