Scholarships help international student pursue his dreams

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The devastating economic impacts of the COVID 19 pandemic nearly cost Roberto Soares the opportunity of a lifetime – the chance to earn a degree at Illinois State University and become the first person in his family to complete college.

Study Abroad student perspectives

Panelists

On Wednesday February 23, 2022 from 12–1 p.m. Central Time, the Spring 2022 International Seminar Series, ISU International Engagement, will feature Alex Ratcliff-Hanger, associate director for Study Abroad, as well as three student panelists: Devon Fine, Joi Strickland, and Anna Tulley. This free zoom webinar is open to the public with advance registration.

Supporting cultural needs of international students

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Many international students have a difficult time with these new changes and develop acculturative stress. Acculturative stress is the psychological impact of adaptation to a new culture. This stress can cause anxiety, depression, and other mental and physical illnesses

Riaz publishes in East Asia Forum

Ali Riaz

Distinguished Professor Dr. Ali Riaz has published a commentary in the East Asia Forum, a publication of the Australian National University. The commentary titled, “Bangladesh’s democracy erodes amid tilt to China” provides a review of Bangladeshi politics in 2021.