The Missouri State University Office of Study Away Programs has received recognition for meeting the Standards of Good Practice for Education Abroad. The designation is given by The Forum on Education Abroad following an in-depth analysis of Missouri State's standards and practices. About The Forum on Education Abroad The Forum develops the standards of good practice, … [Read more...] about Study Away Recognized by The Forum on Education Abroad
Missouri State University is pleased to welcome new international students to campus as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Global Undergraduate Exchange Program in Pakistan (Global UGRAD-Pakistan). Samra and Mohammad joined the #InternationalBears family in January 2019. Program success The Global UGRAD-Pakistan program places participants at U.S. colleges and … [Read more...] about Missouri State Welcomes U.S. Department of State Global UGRAD-Pakistan Students
Missouri State University was not Gabriela Rivero's first choice. Though she's an international student from Bogotá, Colombia, she spent her high school years down the street from Missouri State at Parkview High School. Like many local students, she yearned to spread her wings and travel to a new city to attend college. Her family had other ideas. The Riveros … [Read more...] about Freshman from Colombia Finds Her Calling at Missouri State
International Friends is excited to welcome Brenda Stewart as the new program coordinator. Her entrance follows the retirement of Joyce Eddy, a longtime participant, and most recent coordinator. Brenda has been with Missouri State since 2007 as a staff member in academic and administrative units. Brenda and her family have been involved in the program since … [Read more...] about International Friends Welcomes New Coordinator
Guest post from Xinyue Chi, visiting student from Southwest Minzu University. I remember the first day we arrived in Springfield. All of the ILTC was there to pick us up after a 20-hour flight. We were tired and worried about the unknown. Seeing all of the people at the airport, there to welcome us and let us know they care, suddenly made us feel safe and at home. Our … [Read more...] about From Southwest Minzu University to Missouri State University