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-17 posts tagged "International students"
Hannah Tonsor | Thursday, March 5, 2020
The English Language Table for International Students is a diverse program that aids foreign and native students and staff in their understanding of the English language, as well as American culture. Held in 334 Bond Hall on the first and third Thursday of each month, the event invites both native and non-native speakers to join
Zixu Wang | Friday, January 31, 2020
The outbreak of coronavirus has killed 213 people and sickened 9,720 in China as of Jan. 30, according to the People’s Daily, the largest official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party. The epidemic began in Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei Province. Cases of the virus have since turned up in 19 countries, including the
Letter to the Editor | Friday, January 31, 2020
This letter to the editor was written on Tuesday in response to a New York Times article published on Saturday titled, “‘Demeaned and Humiliated’: What Happened to These Iranians at U.S. Airports.” This past weekend as I was reading the news, I was shocked to see our University’s name in an article concerning an issue nobody
Krista Lourdes Akiki | Friday, September 6, 2019
Try not to laugh too hard as you imagine me sitting in my tight dorm room developing a passive aggressive relationship with the extension cord I just bought simply because I couldn’t figure out how to use it. There I was tired, homesick and offended that after flying 6,118 miles from Lebanon to attend Notre
Serena Zacharias | Friday, August 23, 2019
To help ease international students’ transitions to life at Notre Dame, the University held its annual International Student Orientation Thursday and Friday, welcoming 200 undergraduates and another 150 family members to campus. Leah Zimmer, director of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA), said ISSA has been welcoming international students formally since its founding in 1969,
Colleen Fischer | Friday, August 23, 2019
Saint Mary’s opens its campus to women from all over the world, most of whom come from within the United States. Each year, however, a group comes which not only cross state borders but also international borders. Advisor for international students Adriana Petty said this year’s students come from across oceans and borders including Uganda,
Maria Leontaras | Thursday, August 23, 2018
Saint Mary’s College frequently promotes its study abroad opportunities, providing its students opportunities to travel around the world. But the College’s international reach extends beyond sending its students to every corner of the globe; it is also working towards bringing a global community to campus by providing various opportunities for international students. This year, Saint
Claire Rafford | Friday, August 17, 2018
Every year before upperclassmen arrive back on campus in August, freshmen pour in to South Bend from all over the world to start their college careers during Welcome Weekend. However, for international students, the college introduction process starts a bit earlier. Director of International Student and Scholar Affairs (ISSA) Leah Zimmer said Notre Dame welcomed
Yizhi Hu | Monday, April 9, 2018
We know no ocean from a drop of saltwater, no autumn from a tumbled maple leaf and no God from a random page of the Bible. And here is my question: can we know what is true about a group of people from knowing the personal narratives of one person who fits into that group?
Gina Twardosz | Monday, February 19, 2018
Saint Mary’s hosted its 10th annual China Night on Saturday, which featured crafts, games and 14 performances spotlighting Chinese dance, songs, instruments and poetry. The event also showcased a 10-year reflection and a historical Chinese fashion show. Every year, China Night celebrates Chinese New Year. This year is the Year of the Dog, an animal