Guest post by Rishad Rzayev. Love for my roots I am very happy and proud that my life is full of rich emotions and memories. I always believed that I have two homelands because I was born and raised up in the capital of Kazakhstan - Astana and lived there throughout my childhood and graduated high school there. However, I grew up in two places from the time I was an infant. … [Read more...] about From Exchange Student to Graduate Bear
Guest post by Ningxia University College of Education visiting students. Our visiting group of graduate students from Ningxia University College of Education participated in a cultural exchange at Parkview High School on March 29, 2019. Preparation The event was led by Ms. Daezia Smith of Missouri State University. Twelve graduate students of Ningxia University … [Read more...] about Visiting Graduate Students Share Culture at Parkview High School
Batool Alzuabi grew up in Amman, Jordan, where she developed a love of literature and writing from a young age. Her journey to Missouri State will lead her to commencement this May before starting a teaching assistantship this fall for the English department. Following her father’s steps and finding the perfect place The decision started with her father since he had the … [Read more...] about Creative Writing major from Jordan begins her story at Missouri State
The first ever Khebrat group has accomplished its “Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion” program with the English Language Institute at Missouri State. This 12-month program started on Feb 5, 2018. The 28 English teachers from Saudi Arabia experienced three phases in Springfield, which are English training at the ELI, leadership teacher training, immersion … [Read more...] about Khebrat Participants Finish Strong with the English Language Institute
Guest post by Zhenzhen Zheng and Yizhu Gai Chinese New Year Banquet and Show On February 8, 2019, Missouri State held its 2019 Chinese New Year Banquet and Show. Organized by Missouri State’s Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA), this year's event saw roughly 600 Chinese students and scholars, school staff, and locals from the community in attendance. Counselor … [Read more...] about New Year Celebrations Bring a Small Bit of Home to Missouri State