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10/05/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: The Andes
Pranshu and his broomball team after winning the championship game.Meet Tessa, a senior International Studies and Spanish major, who studied the indigenous communities and biodiversity of Ecuador and PerĂº during Spring 2019 semester.
10/02/2020
Major Insight Episode 21 The Path to Become a Strong Student Leader
Featured Majors: Black World Studies, Diversity and Leadership
09/30/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: MUDEC
Meet Alexandra 'Alex' Stambaugh, a senior public health major and management minor. In Spring 2019 Alex studied at the Miami University John Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in Differdange, Luxembourg.
09/23/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: Meet an International Student from Bangladesh
Pranshu and his broomball team after winning the championship game.Meet Rafid Pranto, a sophomore international student from Bangladesh. He's majoring in Data Science and Statistics, with minors in Business Analytics and Computer Science
09/22/2020
ISSS Staff Honored by Miami Athletics
Miami Athletics honors Molly Heidemann and Amy Cockrell as Teammates of the Year for their support of international student athletes
09/21/2020
Nearly half of all international students studying from abroad
Molly Heidemann, Director of International Student and Scholar Services, explains how approximately 45% of international students will be studying from outside of the United States during Fall semester. (The Miami Student, September 18, 2020)
09/16/2020
Where in the World is Miami Wednesday: Germany
Pranshu and his broomball team after winning the championship game.Meet Martin Ganev, a senior Botany & Sustainability Major who studied in Freiburg, Germany during Spring 2020. When the coronavirus pandemic canceled his program after only two weeks, Martin ended up with family in an unplanned hiatus in Vienna, Austria.
09/14/2020
How a Global Mindset Helps a Miami Alum Cultivate Social Justice
Grace Sonderman graduated from Miami in May, 2020 with double majors in Nutrition and Public Health and a minor in Global Health. Sonderman's international experiences at Miami supported her career goals in global health, as well as her current stint as a volunteer with AmeriCorps.
09/11/2020
Foodies Invited to 'Cook Differently Together' with ISSS
"Cooking Differently Together with ISSS" invites students, faculty, & staff to 'show and tell' what they are making for their next meal. All levels of chef are welcome: instant noodle lover, left-over pizza reheater, sandwich artist, Chinese food master, Sushi itamae or whatever your cooking skill.