We strongly believe that international education involves a transformation of social consciousness beyond national consciousness. It prepares students to become responsible global citizens. It helps to clarify values that seem to be in contradiction by developing an understanding for and appreciation of different cultural perspectives. It seeks to find a common ground. It is learning to create cultural bridges. It requires that students understand culture as the context in which people solve their problems, not as the cause of their problems. Conflict arises when different groups fail to understand their problems as mutual. International education emphasizes the development of multicultural communities centered on creating respect for differences as well as addressing common problems affecting humanity. Through an interdisciplinary and experiential approach to international education, KSU creates opportunities for students to immerse themselves in systems of meaning different from their own. The more we know about other countries and cultures, the better we will understand our own.

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Sincerely,

Dr. Daniel J. Paracka
Director