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Students find niche

Students find niche

[bbrvideowidth=”475″]BBR_P4_Tempelis_sfn[/bbrvideo] Culture shock. It’s real, and it happens. When International students try to find their way here at Kent State, it can be a challenge for some. Sure you’ll have those lively well-spoken exchange students with a strong grasp of the English language and who are extremely personable, but some of these students haven’t spoken a word of English in their life. So how are these students expected to acclimate to the community and student body? By getting out there. The university…

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INTERNATIONALS MAKING THE TRANSITION

INTERNATIONALS MAKING THE TRANSITION

[bbrvideo   width=”475″]BBR_P3_TEMPELIS_INTLSTUDENTS[/bbrvideo]   I’m standing here outside of Van Campen Hall, which houses the office of Global education. Every International students journey here at Kent State, begins in this building. I spoke with Nick Vasiloff, a foreign exchange advisor, who stated that one of the hardest things for an international student to do is make the transition between coursework, professors, and also finding their niche in the student community. But with the programs in play here at Van Campen,…

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Internationals Making The Transition

Internationals Making The Transition

Kent State University opening its doors to foreign students, more opportunities are available for them, and nationals. Diversity is what makes America, well, America. Kent State is continuing to make strides towards diversity within its student body. The Office of Global Education works with all International Students studying abroad and even with their advisors from their home country. They oversee everything from credit transfer and visa obtaining to student scheduling and housing. But before even their first day of classes…

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