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Opportunities for International Education

By: Kaytlin Thornton | Contributor On Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., The Office of International Education, OIE, will host another virtual study abroad fair as a part of International Education Week.  Study Abroad gives students the opportunity to travel to foreign countries and experience other cultures while still earning credits towards their degree. OIE will hold several events throughout International Education … Continue reading Opportunities for International Education

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Internationals Stranded by Pandemic

By: Sarah Patterson and Lindsey Farni Contributors: Emily Bailey and Justin Paxton Eight months into the pandemic, the lives of South’s international students continue to be upended by travel bans, quarantines, and the inability to work off campus. Many international students’ challenges were due to their countries’ economies shutting down and flights home being canceled, said Heather Nix, director of International Admission and Student Programs. … Continue reading Internationals Stranded by Pandemic

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An International Perspective on the Pandemic

By: Rachel Gonzalez | Contributing Writer By now, most of us are used to the limitations and restrictions that the COVID-19 outbreak has placed on us. From classes transitioning to fully online, malls and restaurants shutting down, and events being postponed or cancelled completely, the normality of life has seemed to disappear as each day brings more unexpected news.  In America, we are experiencing lockdowns … Continue reading An International Perspective on the Pandemic

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W.O.K.E. : A Push for Diversity

By: Ebonee Burrell | Editor in Chief W.O.K.E. welcomed everyone to International Coffee Hour on Aug. 30 to come and listen or talk about different cultural topics while playing games, listening to music and enjoying free coffee or tea. Wakening Our Knowledge of Ethnicities, W.O.K.E., is designed for educating on what diversity means. Its goal is to educate students on diversity with open discussions on … Continue reading W.O.K.E. : A Push for Diversity

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