The Office of International Students and Scholars offers a variety of services assisting international students in their transition to life on and off campus. The office provides support and education for international students while integrating them into the university’s culture.
In response to concerns about anti-immigrant sentiment, some U.S. colleges are making new efforts to help international students feel welcome and reassure them of their safety.
Two presentations from faculty and the approval of 16 budget requests were the main topics of discussion in the Feb. 23 USG general council meeting.
This year, the Friendship Family program is still inviting families and students to sign up and will continue to take applications.
Recent economic pressures in Saudi Arabia are leading to potential budget cuts in the country’s government, which may negatively affect St. Thomas’ Saudi Arabian student population.
Photojournalist Meghan Vosbeek learns about and photographs some of St. Thomas’ international students.
Yousif Al-Khalifa came from Saudi Arabia to Minnesota two years ago, leaving behind the people he loved most for the future of opportunity that he desired.
Designer Jordan McCauley examines the distribution of international students at St. Thomas.
The Institute of International Education has reported a general increase of international students studying in the U.S. and Minnesota.
This is News in :90 for Monday, Oct. 20, 2014.
Lori Friedman, director of International Student Services, said many foriegn countries value collaboration, which can lead to unintentional cheating.
International students are pouring into Minnesota colleges and universities and some begin school without an understanding of plagiarism.
The Twin Cities were recently ranked among the top 20 metropolitan areas that attract international students to their colleges and universities.
Recruiting efforts have helped make St. Thomas fifth among Minnesota colleges in the number of international students enrolled.
For the third year, International Student Services is providing international students the opportunity to visit American students’ families for Thanksgiving.
