Missouri State offers several opportunities to study abroad, including Japan and China. Whether you are a student or a typical traveler, there some cultural differences you should know. Plan your study away experience. In Japan, don’t bow like in the movies When visiting Japan, there’s one mistake that most people make when greeting someone, said […] … [Read more...] about Cultural differences: tips, tricks for visiting China and Japan
How well do you know Missouri’s small towns? Bruce West, photography professor in the art and design department at Missouri State, learned so much about Mississippi in his formulation of his book, “The True Gospel Preached Here,” that it inspired him to learn more about the place he now calls home. … [Read more...] about Through the lens: Missouri’s small towns
The Middle East is a region rich in culture, history and language. Many people on the Western side of the world, however; don’t have a clue about what it is like to live in, or even hold a simple conversation with someone from the Middle East. According to Islam Farag, a graduate teaching assistant in […] … [Read more...] about Lost in translation: learning Arabic words and culture
Writing well isn’t easy. Fortunately, experts such as Dr. Rhonda Stanton, assistant professor of English at Missouri State University, know some quick and easy ways to improve our writing skills. … [Read more...] about Worried about your writing? Improve in just a few minutes
What if problems that people deal with on a daily basis could be brought to light and acted out? That's the mission of Giving Voice. … [Read more...] about Acting troupe gives a voice to social issues