July 16, 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of International Education! We celebrate the anniversary by sharing stories from our students and alum who participated in International Education programs and events. New stories will be published as they are received, so visit the site often.
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U. of I. News Bureau features International Education
International Education celebrates 10 years with a packed week of Homecoming events. Read the press release here. By Thomas Bruch.
International Education director shares unit’s history, mission in honor of 10-year anniversary
By Analicia Haynes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — When Yun Shi, the director of International Education (IE) at the University of Urbana-Champaign, was a first-time international student in the United States, she had a dream. Read the entire story here.
Illinois students highlight GLOBE experience; share admiration for International Education director
By Analicia Haynes
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Krithika Perumal, Mohit Gupta, and Lucia Sanchez-Gilbert are international students from three different countries, and they share some things in common. Read the entire story here.
Around the GLOBE by Roberto Rojas - Alfaro, PHD '21ED
Edited by Ryan A. Ross
When I enrolled in the U of I in 2016, a fresh-faced international student from Costa Rica, it was the beginning an transformative journey that made me feel that I truly belonged. Read the entire story The U of I's International Education program brought me closer to my homeland
I See You by Kadjo Alberic N'GBE - Fulbright Alumnus
I have had the opportunity to talk about my country to UIUC students over an Ivorian dinner during Intercultural Dialogue series (iCU). Read Kadjo's entire story here.
GLOBE Journey by Abel R. Vera
Through my participation at GLOBE I was able to make important connections. In fact, the closest friendship relationships I established come as a result of my interaction within this program. Read the entire blog here.
Voices Around the World
International Education - U of I Stories from Students and Alum
Healthy Illini Podcast Featuring The Name Project
The International Education at Illinois offers transformative learning experience for students. This episode shares one of those opportunities through The Name Project. Listen to the full episode here.
Former IE grad assistants, interns, GLOBE member offer advice, explain what IE means to them
By Analicia Haynes
International Education is for all! Our international students (Aidana Sirgebayeva and Yaning Cao) and domestic students (Sofia Rodriquez and Kit Murphy) share their IE experience. Read more here.
Celebrating Friendship: International Education panel highlights GLOBE alumni experiences
By Marta Schneider
IE’s International Alumni Panel was part of both Homecoming Week and IE’s 10-Year Celebration and featured past and present students and members of GLOBE, one of IE’s signature programs. Read more about alum's favorite GLOBE memories here.
My GLOBE Experience
The Impact of International Education and GLOBE
Mae Mercado
Vera Kuipers
Gette Asprec
Abel Vera
Vicki Prince
Joao Marcos Correia Marques
Manasi Deshmukh
Roberto Rojas
Yupeng Wang & Suwei Xu