If you enjoy meeting people from other countries and learning about different cultures, consider being a host for the International Friends program at Missouri State University. The program helps international students at Missouri State to develop quality friendships with American families in the area. Brenda Stewart, International Friends coordinator, and Dr. Mike Burton, an … [Read more...] about Befriend an international student
The Chinese New Year this year kicks off Feb. 5. While it may still be the middle of winter in Springfield, the Year of the Pig is coming to commemorate the beginning of spring. Missouri State University has an array of on-campus events planned to celebrate the 15-day festival with students and community members. “Chinese New Year is one of the most important … [Read more...] about The Bears celebrate the Year of the Pig
Missouri State University is home to more than 1,500 international students from around the globe. One program on campus that is helping them connect with American families and engage in cultural exchange is International Friends. Since 2012, the program has matched almost 1,000 international students with more than 690 local families. Joyce Eddy, program coordinator, and Chun … [Read more...] about Promoting cross-cultural relationships
Acquiring a new language develops an appreciation of other cultures. Even if you never travel to a country that speaks that language or have an occasion to use the language in daily life, you understand more about the people and the way they operate by learning how they communicate. Kelly Schlinder, coordinator of the Foreign Language Institute and German instructor at Missouri … [Read more...] about Summer camps for kids teach language, culture
Cultural competence is never more apparent than when international students call Missouri State University home. Upholding a pillar of Missouri State’s public affairs mission is a cause for celebration. To celebrate the diversity and culture of MSU, students share their history and heritage. International Education Week is a celebration of the more than 1,500 students from more … [Read more...] about Campus community to honor International Education Week