Don’t wait until junior or senior year. You won’t have time!! Check out the study aboard programs at the International Center and plan it from the freshman year!
Get involved in cultural/ international organizations.
You can help organize cultural and international events. You can take this opportunity to interact with students from around the world. It is a great chance to make friends with interesting people!
http://misc.missouri.edu/Application/
http://passport.missouri.edu
Attend as many international/cultural events on campus as much as possible.
Seek out and cultivate a global perspective, challenge preconceived notions, and become global citizens. For more information please visit:
Sign up for conversation partner programs. Help others!
There are many programs that will connect you to an international students and visiting scholars. You can help your new friend practice his or her English by becoming the conversation or language partner. Wonderful opportunity to have a one on one conversation to cultivate your perspective and challenge any preconceived notions
Click to sign up for conversation partner
Enroll in an international related course as your elective.
Doesn’t matter if it is a foreign language courses, other country civilizations, or even international business courses. You will get to seek out and cultivate a global perspective, challenge preconceived notions, and learn to become global citizens.
Attend the weekly Multicultural Community Hour (MCH).
Participate in a weekly informal, round-table discussion where international students and visiting scholars are invited to interact with American friends in a casual atmosphere. Everyone is welcome!
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The "7 wonders" Paths to Global Experiences is brought to you by the "Office of Vice Provost for International Programs".