Senior Emma Sudholt says she would not be the person she is today if not for the classes she's taken at Missouri State. Courses shape world view Sudholt, a double major in global studies and Spanish, said her opinions and world views were irrevocably changed after taking courses like comparative government and global ethics. Professors and advisors have also inspired her to … [Read more...] about Students finds passion for volunteerism, language through global studies program
Missouri State students are becoming aware that life is increasingly lived in a global context. The way we work and live, even in the U.S., depends on having global awareness and cultural competency. The course “Introduction to Global Studies & Globalization,” or GBL 250, offers a general overview of what that means, exploring various trends and dimensions of globalization … [Read more...] about Students learn challenges, advantages to globalization
The global studies major at MSU is growing quickly, with over 87 currently declared Global Studies majors students. Global studies can be defined as the study of global issues and trends with the goal of developing an understanding of the increasingly global nature of every aspect of life and how this shift affects local, national and international environments. The Global … [Read more...] about The Global Studies Major
Super Typhoon Haiya Response Relief in the Philippines The Philippines have been ravaged by a massive Typhoon, affecting many in the area. An early death toll is estimated to be at 10,000 by the United Nations and more than 600,000 are currently displaced. Volunteer Programs will be holding a collaboration meeting for a response effort on Thursday, November 14th at 5:00pm in … [Read more...] about Super Typhoon Haiya Response
The United States remains the world's top destination for international students. A record 819,644 studied at American colleges in 2012-13, an increase of 7.2 percent, according to new data from the Institute of International Education's annual "Open Doors" report. Still, only 3.9 percent of students on American campuses are from overseas. The graph to the left shows students … [Read more...] about Report Shows U.S. Universities Increasingly Enroll the World