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Desiderata
The three part series, Desiderata, explores the dreams and desires of students at Truman State University. I was curious about what gets Truman students up…
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6 Things International Students Love About Truman
Last year, we asked international students to finish this statement: “You know you’re a Truman student when ___.” Here are a few salient responses we…
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International Education Week at Truman State University!
Truman Celebrates International Education Week 2014 From the 17th to 21st of November, Truman State University celebrated International Education Week, a joint initiative of the…
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Pre-Professional Studies- Investing in Your Future
What is a pre-professional program? Many students considering study in the US will have heard the term “pre-professional program,” and not understand why it could be important to them. In the US, it takes some years of study beyond the bachelor’s degree to become a doctor, lawyer, pharmacist, engineer, dentist, veterinarian, professor, or many other…
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International Friends – Truman’s Friendship with an American Family Program
An Interview with the I-Friends Student Coordinator – Jace Galang The International Friends Program at Truman State University has been a resounding success for international students and American families for many years now. Jace Galang, the Student Coordinator of the International Friends Program (I-Friends), tells us all about International Friends, and what a huge…
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New Admissions Coordinator: Welcome!
Dear Colleagues: Truman State University would like to welcome Brittany Robinson into the position of International Admissions Coordinator in the Center for International Education. Before working for Truman, Brittney taught English in South Korea for two years. She has a love of international travel and new experiences which she pursued in her undergraduate…
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International Student Orientation Spring 2017
Help us welcome in the newest group of international students here at Truman State University! International orientation week occurs the week before the start of the academic year, and allows new students to familiarize themselves with the American higher education system, life at Truman, and some of the faces they’ll be seeing around campus. Click…
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What You Need to Know: Common Academic Phrases at U. S. Colleges
anguage is a huge factor in transitioning to a new location, no matter where you are from, and attending a university is no different. Each country has a unique educational system and with this comes commonly used terms and phrases that are extremely useful to know. A clear understanding of these terms will lower…
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International Student Profiles: Europe The Video
Living abroad is a life-changing experience for many students. Hear from some members of Truman State University’s European student body, and learn how Truman can feel like a brand new home. Special thanks to our interviewees! Zoe Fish- England Julie Noringriis- Denmark Margherita Parlangeli- Italy Philipp Wirth- Germany Did you like this video? Get the…
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International Student Profiles: Malaysia The Video
We asked two students from Malaysia, Priscilla Parisa and Julian Fung, what Truman State University has to offer students from their country. Watch their responses here! Did you like this video? Get the Truman State University’s International blog updates by subscribing to our email. Have questions? Feel free to send us an email at intladmit@truman.edu. We’re…
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Strategies for International Student Success: Teaching Through Communication
hen studying abroad, students may encounter difficulties adjusting to the cultural, social, and academic behaviors expected of them in their new environment. Speaking out in class as an international student can be difficult for many, especially in the early weeks of their education abroad. Conversation with friends, interaction with professors, and proper classroom behavior are…