Ball State, ranked seventh in the nation for international studies, offers many international opportunities for students interested in travel.
Jim Coffin, director of the Center for International Programs, said more than 450 students from other countries come to Ball State each year for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral studies. More than 500 Ball State students travel to countries around the world each semester.
"Students get to go to fascinating new places and see America through the eyes of others," Coffin said.
Cyrus Reed, assistant provost of the Office of International Education, said Ball State offers three different types of international studies options. There are short term field studies, international studies and international curriculum. There are also international teaching opportunities for faculty interested in expanding their professional experience.
A multilateral program is also offered. This allows students from Ball State to partner with students from other universities to travel as a group to countries all over the world.
Yukie Kurosawa, coordinator of the Study Abroad Program at the Center for International Programs, said after the students are introduced to the different options, students have to do their own research to find where they want to go.
"If you start planning ahead and thinking early, you can still graduate in four years," Kurosawa said.
She said she hopes to see every student gain international experience during their time in college.
"You understand and appreciate what is out in the world better," Kurosawa said. "The world is getting smaller in a way."
Debra Goens, foreign student advisor and immigration specialist for the Center for International Programs, said the many students who came to study at Ball State are here for many different reasons.
Graduate student Pariphan Uawithya, from Thailand, came to study music at Ball State two years ago after studying in Thailand and Australia at the recommendation of a teacher.
"The academics are very strong, the facilities are not well equipped, but I can see the possibilities for new facilities in a few years," Uawithya said.
Kurosawa said study abroad offers personal growth.
"There are some things you can't learn from from one place," Kurosawa said. "You grow up a lot, you understand yourself better."442+â-Å+â-ïA-+"aw+-¬+â-¢+â-ñ-¦O+â-ü-¦)+â-Å<+â-¿+â-ü?'+â-¦-¦"K+â-ê-»v+â-ª+â-¢+â-¦+â-í"?+â-óz"O+â-ï--47+â-++â-à*+â-«+â-à
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