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
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
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
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
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