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
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
“I still see the impact of my trip in my daily life today,” said Abigail Blaes, graduate student at Missouri State University. She took the study away trip of a lifetime to Northern Ireland in summer 2018. “I have a different perspective of the world now,” Blaes said. Her 10-day trip focused on studying the resolution of the Northern Ireland Troubles. The Troubles … [Read more...] about New perspectives with study away program
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
The multicultural programs office at Missouri State University works hard to ensure all students are welcomed and accepted on campus. Latinx Heritage Month is one way they encourage the campus and larger community to immerse themselves in a culture different from their own. This year’s theme is “Power in the Communities.” Multicultural programs has created programming that … [Read more...] about Power in communities: Latinx Heritage Month