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Dear International Students,
I take this opportunity to welcome you to Kennesaw State University and inform you of my experience at this unique institution.
The people at Kennesaw State are genuinely warm and inviting. The professors, as well as the students, are helpful, informative and interesting. I urge you to get to know your professors and most importantly let them know who you are by introducing yourself. Also, get to know your fellow students by joining study groups, campus events, student organizations and activities. The only way to be a part of Kennesaw State University is to join the groups and organizations that create a diverse campus.
These years at college will be among the most treasured moments in your lifetime. Remember that there is more to college than just studying; you will also make memories and friends for a lifetime. Enjoy your time here at Kennesaw State and know that only you can create the college memories that you will carry for the rest of your life.
Steffen A. Deonanan,
KSU Graduate
Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Dream Team Officer 1998-1999
Senator, SGA 1997-1998
sdeonana@pigseye.kennesaw.edu
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Dear International Student,
Welcome to Kennesaw State University! It is a fine educational institution that promotes and supports diversity.
Kennesaw State offers a lot of opportunities and activities to international students. Join the International Student Association (ISA) and the International Diplomatic Corps (IDC). Be active members/officers and make a difference. Share your culture with the Kennesaw State community. Make friends and build a network that might come in handy in the future.
Good luck! May the Almighty bless and keep you as you face the challenges and experiences at Kennesaw State University.
Virginia Garino
Phillipines
KSU Class of 1997
1996-1997 Vice President, International Student Association (ISA)
International Diplomatic Corps (IDC)
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Dear International Students:
On behalf of the staff and student assistants in the Cultural Awareness and Resource Center (CARC), I would like to welcome you to Kennesaw State University! Please feel free to visit the CARC to checkout an interesting book, watch an educational video, or simply read an entertaining magazine!
The CARC staff is committed to 100% customer satisfaction. So, if there is a book, magazine, newspaper or video from or about your country that you would like to see added to our collection, just let us know!
Again, welcome to Kennesaw State University! We look forward to meeting you!
Sincerely,
Tracy D. Hall
Former Coordinator, Minority Student Retention Services
Former Manager, Cultural Awareness and Resource Center
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Dear Fellow International Students,
Home might seem far away but
We have chosen to come to a strange land
"our new home" either temporarily or permanently
We have made this change for various reasons
We will overcome our trials and tribulations
As we live and learn in this strange land
Home might never seem close by but
Our bad times will pass away quickly and
Our good times will stay because
We are never alone since we have each other.
Welcome to America and Kennesaw State University
Debra Ayewoh, KSU Graduate
Nigeria
International Affairs
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Dear International Students,
Sasa, Kedu, Bawo ni, Chamgei, Moro, Nihao, Tedieas, Bonjour, Konnichi wa, Como estas, What’s up? As Senator of International Students, SGA, I will like to welcome y’all to Kennesaw State University. I want to remind you that you are a distinct group in KSU. You have made an extra effort to be here and KSU is proud of you. Please make use of your stay here and take advantage of every opportunity. You are in the best position to make a difference here and in your country. Let me know if I can help you. Get involved, get involved, get involved. Good luck! Peace. . . I’m out!
Peggy-Rose Elango, KSU Graduate
Cameroon
International Student Association (ISA) Vice President
1997-98 Homecoming Queen
Senator, SGA. 1997-98
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Dear International Students,
Welcome! As Kennesaw State University is growing in number, it gives me great pleasure to know that the International student body is also growing. As you are coming into KSU, please remember that college is not just about studying, but also about getting involved with on campus activities, having fun and making a difference.
Good Luck!
Adermi Adeyi, KSU Graduate
Nigeria
International Representatu\ive to SABAC 1997-1998
Coles College of Business, Senator. SGA 1997-1998
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As some of you may know, I have been through some tough times in my personal life. Making some very good friends here in ISA has really helped me a lot with this. I give my thanks. To the incoming students: Know that you too can make some really good friends here!
David Lee Fisher, KSU Graduate
ISA Member, Photographer, Videographer
Information Systems
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My fellow International student:
How wonderful it is to have you here. Welcome to KSU!!
KSU has a strong International community and the university moves steadily in the quest for diversity. Some of us have found a haven in it away from home. With the cultural week and the homecoming queen festivals and not forgetting the new born beauty pageant plus many more. . . . you should find a place in it to play a pivotal role to enrich this nucleus of the globe that we are a part of.
You can never know how much your own potential means a lot to WE the ISA brethrens until you take a step and play a role in it. I am sure everybody will. It is only then that we too can move together in the search for that higher goal of demystifying the cultures of the globe that have always been a mystery to many of us. Have a wonderful stay here as you play your role!!….I can assure you that I have had one myself.
Kimitei K. Symon, KSU Graduate
Kenya-East Africa
CS major and Math minor and a member of IDC and ISA
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Welcome to Kennesaw State University!
Kennesaw State University is one of the best state universities in Georgia, and I believe you know quite well that you are fortunate to be here. As the secretary of the International Student Association (ISA) for the 1998-99 session, I hereby formally welcome both old and new students to this great and ever expanding school of ours. I urge you to take advantage of the many facilities Kennesaw State has to offer. These include the writing lab, math lab and many more facilities you’ll be made aware of during your respective orientations. The ISA is here to serve your International students' needs and please feel free to approach any of the officers and also the coordinator of this association. Also try as much as possible to attend our meetings and trips we embark on from time to time, and I believe you’ll find them quite informative and fun.
Once again, I welcome you to Kennesaw State University, I hope you have fun and fulfill all your academic needs.
Sincerely,
Yemi Thompson, KSU Graduate
Nigeria
ISA President 1999-2000
Secretary (ISA)
Senator (SGA)
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Dear International Student,
We are delighted that you have chosen Kennesaw State University to further your education. The faculty and staff of the English as a Second Language program hope you feel welcome here.
Within the ESL program, we offer courses uniquely designed for non-native students who have different reading and writing needs than native students. Please see the catalog for those sections. In addition, we offer many services to international students, including individualized tutoring, conversation partners and ESL Regents’ preparation seminars. Please visit our web page at http://www.kennesaw.edu/learning_sup to learn more about our program.
If there is anything I can do to assist you in your studies, please call me at (770) 423-6377 or come by my office. I am located in the Department of Learning Support Programs.
I wish you much success in your studies at KSU.
Sincerely,
Elaine Dauber Thornton
Former
Director, English as a Second Language
(NOTE: David Schmidt is current ESL Director)
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GREETINGS FROM THE STAFF OF VKSU
Volunteer Kennesaw State University is known on campus as VKSU. VKSU is a student community service center that provides KSU students with opportunities to learn and serve through volunteer experiences.
Student community service can provide valuable job experience as a prelude to career opportunities. Students involved in community service also receive personal benefits such as more knowledge of the work world, better communication skills and enhanced understanding of social responsibility.
Students are invited to stop by the VKSU office on the second floor of the Student Center, where student assistants will match them with a social service agency. The office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Dear International Students:
I welcome you to Kennesaw State University. My name is Gabriel Sanchez, and I am the liaison for Latin American countries. As an international student, i congratulate you in your effort and courage to come to a foreign country, with a different culture and a different language. I admire your eagerness to widen your cultural awareness.
Even though the transition from home to the United States might seem difficult at first, there are several organizations that will help you make this transition easier for you. International Student Association is a student organization that promotes understanding among cultures. It offers a vareity of activities in which you can get involved and show all of us a little about your culture. Also, Miss Charmayne Richardson will do her best effort to make you feel at home.
I truly hope that your stay in the United States is a pleasant one. I truthfully believe that you will achieve your goals because you have what it takes to make this a better place for everyone: Faith, Courage, and Knowledge. Keep this the center of all your work.
Peace to all of you,
Gabriel Sanchez
Liaison for Latin America
Spanish Club President
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Dear International Students,
My name is Pamela Koeferl and I am an international student from Germany. I am also the student assistant for Charmayne Richardson, the head of the Office of International Student Retention Services. I see a lot of students from different countries every day and most of them are looking for help because they are not familiar with this country, its cultures or this university. I wanted to let you know that you should feel free to come by this office any time to ask questions, any kind of questions, even if they are of personal matter. Charmayne and I will try to help as much as we can. It can be very hard to get around as a foreigner. There is absolutely no reason why you should be left hanging and desperate just because you don't know.
This is a great university, especially for international students. Right now, in fall 2001, we have 1059 international students from 114 different countries. If you join some of the organizations that the college has to offer, you will also meet a lot of them. You are not alone. A lot of people will know how you feel and will be available for help. You just need to let them know.
Take care and enjoy your time here at KSU and make the best of it.
Pamela Koeferl
Student Assistant