Over 200 international students attended New International Student Orientation on August 8 and 9. Arrival Students from around the world began arriving in Springfield in early August. Missouri State staff provided complimentary airport pick-up. Student volunteers involved in Global Leaders and Mentors and the Chinese Student Leadership Program reached out to new students … [Read more...] about Orientation sets the stage for success at Missouri State
Nyaigoti, a freshman international student from Kenya, left her homeland in August 2018 to study at Missouri State University. Her journey from Nyamira County in Kenya to Springfield has not been an easy one. But the challenges she has had to overcome has made her realize how strong she is. Escaping a difficult life Back home, Nyaigoti, the oldest of four siblings, had to … [Read more...] about Springfield community shows generosity to international student
Lucca Paes Barreto grew up in the heart of the Amazon Forest in Brazil where it is quite humid and warmer than Springfield. Lucca prioritized his educational experience over his professional experience, which started in an American telecommunication company in Brazil, and decided to pursue his B.S. degree in General Business. Taking every opportunity that knocks your … [Read more...] about International Bear from Brazil makes the best of his opportunity in the US at Missouri State
From July 5th to July 7th, the 2019 Global Competence Forum for Young Elites was held in Xidian University (XDU). Famous scholars and 350 young elites from over 30 universities in 15 countries gathered together in Xi’an and shared the thoughts on youth’s global competence. Allen Sun, an MBA student and graduate assistant for the office of China Programs, represented Missouri … [Read more...] about 2019 Global Competence Forum for Young Elites – Xi’an, China
On July 11 2019, the International Leadership and Training Center (ILTC) hosted the education program completion ceremony for the forth cohort from Ningxia University. It is a celebration for a total number of 60 students and faculty members’ successful completion of the one-year training program. Ningxia University has sent 181 students and 59 faculty members to Missouri … [Read more...] about ILTC Participants Celebrate Program Completion with Delegations from Home University