One of my favorite Christmas books is The Other Wise Man, by Henry Van Dyke. Short and delightfully written, the fourth wise man never caught up with the three acclaimed wise men who gave gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the child Jesus. What a loser, one might even say. I'd like to propose that international students and faculty are in fact the wise men. Wise men and women – from the east, west, south, and the north. “The glory and honor of the nations will be brought into it.” Rev 21:26. International … [Read more...] about International Students and Faculty as God’s Global Gift to Us
International Student Ministry
Welcoming internationals to your university
Over half (528,182) of all the international students and scholars in the United States are in graduate programs, optional practical training, or are visiting scholars. Overwhelmingly they come from China and India, but South Korea, Germany, and Saudi Arabia are just a few of the other places sending internationals here. Welcoming internationals to your university is very straightforward. Everyone wants a friend, and that's just an easy first step. Make sure you understand that crossing cultures is an aspect to be … [Read more...] about Welcoming internationals to your university
Seeking tips for international students
On Friday, I led an International Discussion Forum on Randy's Last Lecture at U. of Pennsylvania, sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the Penn Graduate Christian Fellowship, and Intercultural Friends. Note: Discussion questions posted here in PDF. Afterward, there was an opportunity for participants to offer suggestions for future topics. The international students in my discussion group desired an introduction to the practical elements of navigating American culture, one significant area … [Read more...] about Seeking tips for international students