Every day we hear/see stories or encounter people seeking refuge. This includes people from Venezuela, Haiti, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Syria and many more who are not in the spotlight. Some of these people are among the lucky ones who are resettled as refugees in the U.S. Others are seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border. About 35 to 40% of these refugees and asylum seekers are children; many of whom have migrated without a guardian/parent. This collaborative research seminar aims to familiarize students with the complex realities of forced migration, focusing specifically on the experiences of refugee, asylee, and immigrant youth through combining academic inquiry and community engagement. In the first part of the course we will engage with key texts exploring legal and social definitions of refugee, asylum, and migration. Special attention will be given to the three permanent solutions for refugees as outlined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), with a particular emphasis on resettlement in third countries. In the second part of the course, we will review other issues that are pertinent to refugee/ asylee/ immigrant youth such as acculturation, integration, education, and mental and physical well-being. An integral part of this class is a weekly, two-hour community-engagement component during which students serve as tutors for refugee/asylee/immigrant youth who are enrolled in educational programming of different NGOs (International Rescue Committee, MASA, Napela) in New York City. These first-hand encounters will allow students to juxtapose theory and practice and by doing so, knowledge will be mutually reinforced and enriched. This course will ideally support students in nurturing and/or developing a passion for working with refugees, asylum seekers, asylees, and/or immigrants.