Each year, hundreds of international students from around the world come to Missouri State University to pursue higher education. One of the ways the university’s International Programs office helps the students to engage in cultural exchange and build meaningful connections with the local community is through the International Friends program. Daezia Smith, leadership programs … [Read more...] about Be a friend to an international student
A fuse lights a fire, generates a spark and leads to big changes. Likewise, the Missouri State University Ad team started something big in the 2020-2021 academic year by creating a campaign to prevent radicalization, which they called Fuse. “I was really proud of what the students produced,” said Samantha Francka, marketing and communications coordinator for … [Read more...] about Fuse program continues to gain momentum
This semester, more than 1,800 international students are enrolled at Missouri State University, with 1,001 of them physically on the Springfield campus. To recognize the diversity these students bring to campus and build inclusion, Missouri State has established International Education Month each November. “International students bring a lot to the Springfield … [Read more...] about Explore new cultures during International Education Month
The Year of the Tiger began this year on Feb. 1, according to Chinese zodiac. But what is the difference between the Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year? According to Peng Zhang, coordinator for global academic partnerships for research and economic development at Missouri State University, the name is the only difference. Lunar New Year is a general and inclusive term … [Read more...] about Welcoming the Year of the Tiger
There are many reasons to learn a foreign language, such as facilitating international travel, expanding your job skills, making friends from other countries and increasing global understanding. While learning a new language is a lot of work, it is no doubt beneficial and rewarding. If you want to learn a new language for personal or professional development, look no further … [Read more...] about Master a foreign language