OISS Celebrates the 2019 Globie Awards

On Wednesday, April 17, 2019, OISS hosted the annual Globie Awards Ceremony & Reception. Every spring, OISS recognizes a few members of the MSU community who make a special effort to serve international students, scholars and their families with a Globie Award. When OISS asked for nominations for the Globie Awards this year, the form …

April Student of the Month: Zimo Wang, Overcoming Boundaries and Achieving Passions

Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based on their accomplishments and their participation in the community. For the month of April, OISS chose: Zimo Wang. Zimo is …

March Student of the Month: Nikkita Ngalande, The Determination of a Rhodes Scholar

Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based on their accomplishments and their participation in the community. For the month of March, OISS chose: Nikkita Ngalande. Nikkita is …

Creating Connections: Global Detroit Cultural Ambassadors Program

Many people find it overwhelming to find internships, jobs or mentors that can guide them through those tasks. Luckily, there are resources available to international students that aim to help with these processes, such as Global Detroit’s Cultural Ambassadors program. OISS Intern Melissa Linden had the chance to speak with one of the many students …

True/False OPT: What you need to know about applying for Optional Practical Training

In the middle of all this snow and polar vortex weather, it’s hard to imagine springtime and graduation season is coming soon. We may still be far from warmer weather, but if you are completing your program this semester, the time to think about Optional Practical Training (OPT) is now! The application process for OPT …

10 Fun Facts about Krista – Meet the New Director of OISS

Have you had the chance to meet with Krista, the new OISS Director? Krista has worked in international student and scholar services for over twenty years and loves what she does. She cannot wait to meet you To help our students, campus partners and community members get to know more about her, we had her …

How to Become a Career Fair Rockstar

It’s the spring semester and aside from very cold, snowy walks across campus, there’s one thing on everyone’s minds -- finding a job! Whether you’re about to graduate and looking to start your career, or searching for a great summer internship, everyone is facing the obstacle of making connections and getting hired. Luckily for us, …

January Student of the Month: Luis Graciano Velazquez, Finding the Soul

Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based on their accomplishments and their participation in the community. For the month of January, OISS chose: Luis Graciano Velazquez. Luis …

October Student of the Month: Marisol Masso, Traveling the World and Forging Connections

Student of the Month: Marisol Masso Hometown: Mendoza, Argentina Field of Study: Education Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based on their accomplishments and their participation in the community. …

Scholar Stories: Asrar Jaber

OISS Intern Yue (Ethel) Xu sat down with Humphrey Fellowship Scholar Asrar Jaber to learn more about her experiences in her home country of Palestine, her time at MSU, and what cultural exchange means to her. Asrar Jaber is from Gaza, Palestine where she worked at a non-governmental organization conducting research on youth empowerment. More …