Reflections of a first year graduate student from Chile.
international students
Summer Snapshot: The Discipline of Simplicity
Two years ago, my husband and I packed our two-bedroom townhouse into my parents’ garage and flew to the U.K. with two bags each. During our postgraduate studies, we lived in a 300 sq. ft. apartment and shared one three-feet-wide closet for a whole year. Aside from traveling and making friends from around the world, we learned a few unexpected lessons which we are trying to integrate into our lives this summer.
Welcoming internationals to your university
Welcoming internationals to your university is very straightforward. Everyone wants a friend, and that’s just an easy first step.
Early Last Friday Morning (Boston)
Editor’s Note: Yesterday, Heather Ardrey, InterVarsity Graduate & Faculty Ministry (GFM), shared some of her response to the events of Boston Marathon 2013. Today Michael, another colleague with GFM who also teaches in Boston, provides additional insight with a focus on international students. As you have stories, reflections, and/or prayer requests to share about the extraordinary circumstances in […]
Week in Review: Mary Meets Lou Gehrig Edition
What are you reading, watching, thinking about this week? As usual, here’s a few which have been on our mind. Let us know your thoughts on any/all of them. If you have items you’d like us to consider for the top five, add them in the comments or send them to Tom or Mike. 1. […]