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Women's Center program coordinator Sonia Karkare talks with attendees at the "Day in the Life of a Woman International Student" event Nov. 19, 2024.

International students talk about troubles they face at Women’s Center event

Aryn Kauble, Reporter November 22, 2024

International and domestic students, along with some faculty, discussed the hardships that come with moving to a new country and learning a different culture at the Kent State Women’s Center’s “A...

Graphic by Clare Rodgers

International students prepare for Thanksgiving

Lauren Cohen, Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

Many students who have traveled far to attend Kent State will be staying on campus during Thanksgiving break this year. As of 2023, 100 international countries were represented among 2,074 international...

The outside of CAPS, the primary mental health care providers on campus.

CAPS provides mental health support for international students

Priyanshi, Reporter October 17, 2024

International students often face challenges related to mental health, stemming from cultural adjustment, academic pressures and isolation.  At Kent State, Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)...

Students enjoy desserts from around the world

Annalexis Davis, TV2 Reporter February 15, 2024

Sweets and travel crossed over today. The Office of Global Education's Dessert Night brought students and faculty together over sweets from three different continents. International students and...

During the half-time of the Kent State men's basketball game against Central Michigan University, Kent State international students took to the court with flags of their home nations on Jan. 31, 2023.

University offers support to increase number of international students

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter December 1, 2023

For the 2023-2024 school year, the university welcomed the highest international student population prior to 2018. This year 2,089 international students from countries such as India, Brazil and Saudi...

A Thanksgiving meal is shared at an American friend’s house.

International students share Thanksgiving plans

Yui Kaichi, Reporter November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving break started Nov. 22, and while many domestic students traveled back home, many international students planned to spend Thanksgiving break traveling, staying on campus, visiting an American...

International Cook-Off Competition showcases students culinary creations

Michael Neenan, TV2 Reporter November 18, 2023

The Office of Global Education, in collaboration with University Culinary Services, hosted its annual International Cook-Off Competition during the university's International Education Week. Teams of students...

‘International Homecoming Celebration’ kicks off with performing and free food from students’ home countries

Yui Kaichi, Reporter October 21, 2023

The International Student Council and the Office of International Affairs organized an annual event titled "International Homecoming Celebration" on Oct. 20th in the Student Center Ballroom. "International...

A group of international students enjoy themselves at ISC's second meeting in the Student Center on Sept. 1, 2023.

International Student Council announces plans of events to guide international students organizations

Yui Kaichi, Reporter September 3, 2023

The International Student Council, a student organization working to promote the interest of foreign cultures, discussed its plans for events focused on assisting other international students at its second...

Sixth annual world poetry reading hosted by Kent State’s Wick Poetry center

Nuried Hurtado, TV2 Reporter March 22, 2023

The Wick Poetry center hosted their sixth annual "World Poetry Reading" on Tuesday to celebrate World Poetry Day. Many international students, faculty and staff took the stage and read different poems...

International Talent and Fashion Show highlights international students’ cultures, passions

Ashley Caudill, Reporter March 11, 2023

Every spring the Office of International Student Affairs collaborates with the International Student Council and Undergraduate Student Government to put on the International Talent and Fashion Show. The...

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Plans for international students in the fall

Alexandra Golden Reporter May 14, 2021

KSU is preparing for international students during the fall 2021 semester to make them feel prepared and welcomed. “We are planning to have new international students here in the fall. We are planning...