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This primarily stems from a lack of awareness about what invisible disabilities encompass, and very importantly, how they affect those who live with them.Objective:\u00a0This study explored the subjective experiences of students with invisible disabilities at a historically disadvantaged university.Method:\u00a0This study used a qualitative approach to facilitate the exploration of the subjective experiences of students with invisible disabilities. Twelve students with invisible disabilities were interviewed online via Google Meet platform, using semi-structured interviews. 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