International Students at Rural Community Colleges

Judith M. L. Hansen, Ph. D.Independence Community

CollegeAACC 2001

World Citizenship for Landlocked Students

Youth For UnderstandingStudent AthletesInternational Web ContactsExpanded Multicultural Perspectives

for U.S. and International Communities

Continued Connections for American and International Students

Youth For Understanding

Eastern EuropeRussiaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeAsia

YFU

Selection Process for Top Students Heightens college academic rigor Provides stimulus for faculty

Home Stays Community Understanding of World Citizenship Integration with Campus Life

Opportunity to bring diversity to small communityNetwork with citizen heritage

Internships Community Acceptance International Business Perspectives

Student Athletes

PolandBosniaSwedenSomaliaVenezuelaColumbia

Athletes

Historic Eastern European RecruitmentHost FamiliesTeam and Host Families Provide Ready-

made Family EnvironmentCommunity Acceptance with Family

Attendance at Ball GamesCommon Language Spoken on the Field

and Court

World Wide Web Connections

Website Contacts

JapanAfricaTaiwanSerious Energy from Self-Selecting StudentsAcademic Intensity with English ProficiencyEnglish as a Second Language Program

Expansion

www.indy.cc.ks.us

International Student Growth

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