Students as Experts

Students as Experts

During the past semester, international students had several opportunities allowing them to share their knowledge and experiences with both undergraduate and graduate education classes.  Eman Almubarak (Saudi Arabia), Wanyu Wang (China), Anudeep Belkeri (India) and...

From the Immigration Corner

Did you know? Quick facts about international students. English as A Second Language (ESL) students must take a minimum of 20 credits per semester to maintain lawful F-1 student visa status. Undergraduate (including English Language Bridge ELB) students must take a...
Customs and Culture Class Potluck

Customs and Culture Class Potluck

As part of the food unit in the ESL Customs and Culture class this semester, the students prepared a few ethnic dishes from their countries to share.  The “potluck” was on Monday, October 26 at 4:00 PM. Fortunately, the students who love to cook remembered to pack...
Welcome, Eman Almubarak!

Welcome, Eman Almubarak!

About thirty years ago, a young man from Saudi Arabia by the name of Hashem came to the United States to study and play soccer.  While in the United States, he had many wonderful experiences.  Now, fast forward to 2015, and Hashem, his wife and his children are living...