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In addition to our many alumni success stories, we also like to hear from the parents of our international students. Read on to hear one of their stories.
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In addition to our many alumni success stories, we also like to hear from the parents of our international graduates. Read on to hear one of their stories. Please introduce yourself.My name is Charlotte Knowles-…
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When Ogulkeyik Hudayberdiyeva arrived in the United States, she was exhausted after spending the night in the Chicago airport. She had been waiting two years to come study Communications at Kent State, and the baggage claim delay that caused her to miss her connecting flight…
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Â鶹´«Ã½ is the sole university in the U.S. to receive the prestigious 2022 Senator Paul Simon Award for Comprehensive Internationalization from NAFSA: Association of International Educators. The honor recognizes Kent State for overall excellence in integrating…
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If you are reading this article, the first thing that you need to know is that I have been writing this for two years. It actually started once I was notified that I was awarded the prestigious Fulbright grant to study in the US and that I was going to leave my family, my…
Two staff members at Â鶹´«Ã½ received international recognition for creating the International Student Orientation (ISO) Leaders program, a program for international students to become acquainted with each other and gain valuable information that is integral for a…
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International student Tuan Kiet, Trinh, originally from Vietnam, is studying chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry/pre-pharmacy at Â鶹´«Ã½.
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On Wednesday, April 7th, the Kent State community hosted a "Stop AAPI Hate" rally to show support for our Asian students, faculty, and staff. People stood in solidarity to show that our community is one of love and unity – not hate. A Chinese student Yu (Eline) Li, who is…
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What do friendship, academics and T-shirts have in common? For the students at the American Academy, Â鶹´«Ã½ and the PUCPR’s undergraduate program in Brazil, a student-led T-shirt design contest created that missing piece of camaraderie during the pandemic between…
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International student alumnus Tim Si, originally from Liaoning Province in China, was able to develop valuable skills for his career in architecture and participate in some exciting on-campus opportunities while studying at Kent State.