Tagged - international

Student submissions for flag lounge display replacement opening soon

The Hirst Lounge flags are gone for good. What will take their place is up for students to design — with administrative approval, of course.

Festivals and FOMO: International student edition

As an international student, being away from home means being disconnected from cultural traditions. And in all honesty, I don’t know how to do a better job of keeping up to date with everything.

President Mangelsdorf decides flag display will not be returning to Hirst Lounge

After nearly two years of uncertainty, a lengthy proposal, and months of discussion, University President Sarah Mangelsdorf decided this past…

Study Abroad or America Abroad?

America has reached an all-time high for the amount of college students sent abroad. In 2001, the government-sponsored Open Doors…

Highly-ranked squash is too often overlooked

UR has only one Division I team: squash. Currently ranked second in the nation, UR Men’s Squash has started the season 13–2.

UR startup builds a bridge from Africa to the U.S.

KBH aims to help African students apply to colleges in the U.S. and pursue the numerous opportunities available here.

Economics now a STEM major thanks to two alumni

Is Economics a STEM major? It is now, according to UR — which might make all the difference for international…

Being culturally homeless

I think the first time I realized the segregation between my two cultures was when I was visiting family in China over summer.