Motoki Yasui came to Springfield 5 years ago as an international student at the English Language Institute. After completing the English for Academic Purposes program at the ELI, Motoki went to OTC and received an Associate of Arts degree. Motoki was excited to transfer to Missouri State last summer because now he's even closer to his dream of becoming a Child Life … [Read more...] about Career dreams are becoming reality for this aspiring Child Life Specialist
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
Ebraheem Bouq is in his first year of Missouri State's accelerated master's program. The graduate student from Medina, Saudi Arabia is studying for a degree in Project Management and an MBA. He can't recommend the accelerated program enough. "It's an amazing resource. It's faster, it's less expensive, and you're getting a great education from a prestigious program," says … [Read more...] about Creating an international family at Missouri State
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