Navigating Success

Individuals from the Caribbean region and the various countries in the continent of Africa who move to the United States (U.S.) for educational opportunities contribute to globalization in several ways. Their influence has been shown to have an impact on the social, educational, and economic milieu of the country that they migrate to. The goal of this proposed chapter is to highlight the impact that West African and Caribbean scholars have had in the classroom as well as the workplace, and thus how these people support and enrich globalization, which ultimately may lead to greater connectivity, inclusion, and societal success. The immigrant experience for individuals from the Caribbean and the continent of Africa who move to the United States for school can be complex and multifaceted. Many immigrants find that adapting to a new cultural environment can be challenging, especially if there are significant differences in language, customs, and social norms, and this can result in feeling homesick.