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Greetings from the Pittsburg State International Programs and Services Office!
This month marks the start of the Fall 2021 semester at Pittsburg State University. We are so excited to begin the academic year with new international students, and look forward to the upcoming school year.
Pitt State has continued its dedication to the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff with the implementation of a vaccine scholarship for current students and by requiring masks to be worn in classrooms and other areas where social distancing is not possible.
Please enjoy this month's stories of a few of the many exceptional PSU Gorillas! #OAGAAG
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International Community News |
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The Fall 2021 intake international students pose in front of the Overman Student Center.
PSU Kicks off Fall Semester with New International Student Orientation
Pittsburg State University welcomed students from 21 different countries across the globe in the Fall 2021 intake.
To prepare them for success in their first semester at Pitt State, the new international students attended a New International Student Orientation the week before the start of the Fall semester classes. The Orientation, which ran from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13, provided students with relevant insights into college life and Pitt State through small-group activities, informational sessions, meetings with academic advisors, and ended with enrollment for all students. Serving as a student’s official introduction to Pitt State, the Orientation Program also served as a time for students to have fun, meet new people, and learn about the campus and community with free meals provided by various campus and community organizations.
“I loved each and every thing during the whole orientation,” said Saatvik Sabarwal, of India, a freshman in Computer Information Systems. “(I) got to learn many new things about the university as well as about Pittsburg.”
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Sister Rosie Linda poses with Paige Cortes, IEP Director, at celebratory reception for Sister Rosie.
Student Celebrates Completion of IEP After Span of 14 Years
Sister Rosie Linda, of Mexico, successfully completed Pitt State’s Intensive English Program (IEP) this past summer. Linda initially began the program in 2007, and has been in the program intermittently as she has traveled for missionary work.
Linda said the program “is amazing.”
Completing the program, 14 years after beginning, was a dream come true for Linda and she felt proud to finish.
“I feel so great and happy,” she said. “I feel like now I can do more and I feel confident to do that now. In the beginning, the goal was just to speak and try to communicate with others in a simple way. Now, I can understand more and feel more comfortable to communicate with others.”
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PSU Collaborates with Casa de la MĂşsica in Chile for Virtual Chior Performance
In a collaboration with Casa de la MĂşsica in Chile, PSU's chior performed Kyrie from Franz Schubert's
Mass in G. The collaboration began after Maxiel Marchant, choral director in Fruitillar, Chile, reached out to Susan Marchant, PSU Department of Music Chair. After discussing their respective programs, they began exploring options for cooperation- eventually deciding on making a virtual chior recording.
Both chiors rehearsed the piece, and then each chior member made an individual recording for their chorus part. Susan Marchant worked with the original orchestral accompaniment to make an arrangement for the organ, which she then recorded for everyone's use. Maxiel Marchant served as soprano soloist in the work.
"We are really delighted to have had this opportunity to collaborate with our new friends in Chile, and we look forward to additional projects in the years ahead," Susan Marchant said.
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International Alumni Spotlight
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Photo courtesy of Krishna Balaji.
PSU Automotive Technology Alumnus Lands Job at Tesla
Krishna Balaji, of India, earned a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Technology
with an emphasis in Dealership and Corporate Transportation Management and a minor in Business Administration in May 2021.
Upon graduation, Balaji landed a job working for American electric vehicle and clean energy company, Tesla, as a Service Technician.
Pitt State is nationally known for their Automotive Technology program, which Balaja credits as providing him with "...an excellent foundation by providing a well-rounded curriculum filled with both theoretical and practical training."
Read more.
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International Student Spotlight |
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Gabriela works on an art project in Porter Hall.
Pitt State Welcomes Student from BECAL Program
The Fall 2021 semester marks the fourth semester that Pittsburg State University has received students from the Paraguayan National Scholarship Program, known as BECAL.
Gabriela Alvarez Caceres, has come to Pitt State to study Graphic Design as part of the program; which sends students and professionals to top universities around the world for one semester with all expenses paid.
Only two weeks into the semester, Alvarez said she loves “everything” about Pitt State so far.
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Aiman and Moazman pose with PSU's mascot 'Gus the Gorilla' in the Student Center on campus.
Pitt State Hosts Students from UGRAD-Pakistan Program
This semester, Pitt State was chosen to receive two students from the prestigious UGRAD-Pakistan program; Aiman and Moazma Khan.
“We are always honored to be chosen to host students from the prestigious UGRAD-Pakistan program at Pitt State,” Aaron Hurt said.
The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (UGRAD)-Pakistan Program, is a program sponsored by the U.S. State Department with funding provided by the U.S.A. government and administered by IREX, that provides students the opportunity to study at universities across the U.S.
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Pitt State's Department of Music Provides Opportunities for Academic and Professional Growth
Pittsburg State University’s Department of Music is an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and offers several music degree options, including a Bachelor of Music Education, a Bachelor of Music, a Bachelor of Art, or a Master of Music. Each degree program has various emphasis areas available for students to choose from.
The program provides numerous ways for students to participate and become involved in various performance groups, student organizations, department workshops, student recitals, and community performances-all aimed at improving students performance and professional skills. The department also offers Music Scholarships where qualified students can audition for scholarships on all wind, brass, percussion, woodwind, string and keyboard instruments, and voice.
Learn more.
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Gorilla International Scholarship
This scholarship awards admitted Undergraduate and Graduate international students up to $6,000/year, applied in the form of a tuition waiver. Scholarships are available for new international students (freshman, transfer and graduate) applying to PSU for the first time. |
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PSU Foundation International Programs and Services
The PSU Foundation International Programs and Services Fund helps support international students and furthering our mission. Funds may go toward international student scholarships or sponsoring cultural events on campus. Each gift makes an impact and will aid in creating transformational experiences for international students and community members alike. Please consider supporting the PSU Foundation International Programs and Services Fund. |
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