Where To Next‪?‬ Angelica Guilbeaux

For October’s episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Michele Miller, who has worked with KSU’s Global Affairs for over 20 years. Join us as we journey through her years within the changing environment of International Education and learn new ways to impact our community to encourage global citizenship and understanding between peoples.



Episode Credits:

Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of the Division of Global Affairs

Guest: Michele Miller of International Student and Scholar Services

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer



Division of Global Affairs at Kennesaw State Univerity 

KSU’s anticipated “Year Of” annual country study is back! And this year’s country? Greece! Join us as we welcome Tara McDuffie and Dr. M Todd Harper to discuss the Year of Greece events, research, and performances and the benefits of cultivating internationalization within our campuses.



Resources:

Click here for the list of events and Grand Opening details!

Got ideas for the Year of New Zealand and the Year of Senegal? Contact Tara McDuffie at trolle2@kennesaw.edu.

Interested in the Journal of Global Initiatives? Visit the website or submit your writing to Dr. Harper at tharper@kennesaw.edu.



Episode Credits:

Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

Guests: Tara McDuffie of Global Affairs and Dr. M Todd Harper of the English Department

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer

Join us for this month’s episode as we host the Center for Africana Studies (FKA Center for African and African Diaspora Studies) of Kennesaw State University. We invite Dr. Akinyemi, Director of CAS, and Saundra Rogers, International Project Development Manager of CAS, to discuss the history and importance of the center, the role Africana studies plays in education abroad, and community engagement to increase cross-cultural understanding of Africa and the Diaspora.

For more information on future events hosted by the Center for Africana Studies, click here!

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

Guest: Dr. Nuru Akinyemi and Saundra Rogers of the Center for Africana Studies

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer

Kennesaw State University hosts a diverse student body representing countries from every continent on the globe (minus Antartica!) In this episode, we invite Kathryn Gaylord-Miles, Director of International Student and Scholar Services here at KSU to discuss our international student population, offer tips for applying to programs of study as an international applicant, and highlight campus resources for cultural exchange.

Resources:

For more information on KSU’s International Student and Scholar Services, click here!

To join a student organization, check out Owl Life for events!

Would you like to get involved with the Global Village? Become a Peer Leader and assist with the international student orientation!

Interested in sharpening your intercultural communication skills? Sign up to be a Cultural Exchange Buddy!

More resources below!

Undergraduate Int’l Admission Requirements

Graduate Int’l Admission Requirements

Wellbeing@KSU

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

Guest: Kathryn Gaylord-Miles of International Student and Scholar Services

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer

Special thanks to Global Village’s Coordinator Shirmenia Nunes and Student Assistant Marcella Araujo!

Budgets, currency, deadlines, oh my! In this episode, we invite Renea Kokozaki, Business Operations Manager at KSU’s Division of Global Affairs to break down money matters and discuss how to manage finances before and during your travels. We give you the run down on saving up for your adventures, opening bank accounts abroad, practicing best safety and security practices when carrying and withdrawing cash, and all things in between. We even throw in a few packing tips for those souvenirs of yours!

Resources:

Oanda.com for calculating foreign exchange rate

KSU Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

KSU Education Abroad Scholarships and Funding

Episode Credits:

Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security

Guest: Renea Kokozaki of Global Affairs Business Operations

Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux

Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer

Virtual Study Abroad is an accessible way to explore the world and your field of study. If you have not yet gone abroad, this is the perfect gateway to globe-trekking. If you are a veteran traveler, why not continue to engage with the world while saving money? Join us as we welcome Nadine Jones, Director of Kennesaw State University’s Education Abroad Office, to discuss how faculty can curate these international experiences and how students can travel the globe through their computer, phone, or tablet...and get credit for it!

Resources:

Looking for your next adventure? Visit Studio Abroad where you can find virtual study/work abroad and internship opportunities as well as short-term and exchange programs.

Visit KSU’s Education Abroad Office to get the latest updates!

Episode Credits:


Hosts: Angelica Guilbeaux and Erin Rasche of The Office of International Safety and Security
Guest: Nadine Jones of the Education Abroad Office
Sound bite from "Rethinking Study Abroad" presented by Dr. Mona Sinha of KSU's Coles College of Business
Producer: Angelica Guilbeaux
Cover Art: Myriyah Wells, Graphic Designer

Special thanks to Dr. Mona Sinha and Student Assistant Kwame Akuffo!