intl students

The Ndely family, originally from Cameroon, made its mark at the University with a focus on learning, leading, and taking part in every aspect of campus life.

Three generations of the Sanchez family came to the U of M to study from their home in Venezuela—and put down roots.

The Minnesota Daily highlighted International Student and Scholar Services as the University of Minnesota celebrates the 150th anniversary of international students.

Political science Ph.D. candidate Yoonsoo Kim discusses why she chose to study at the University of Minnesota, how she has felt supported as an international student, and what she hopes to achieve through her research.

Ki-jeong Lee met with University of Minnesota leaders from the Technological Leadership Institute, the Minnesota Nano Center, the Research and Innovation Office, and the College of Liberal Arts to discuss possible collaborations.

Getting involved in student groups and campus programs helped Nita Touch build a community at the University of Minnesota, where she is now helping welcome incoming students.

Millicent Adjei is using her experience as an international student to inform her work as director of the Office of Diversity and International Programs at Ashesi University in Ghana.

Mariana Cardenas, a graduate student from Venezuela, investigates the lichens adapting to South America’s mountain summits.

Master of marketing student Hao Taing established Local4Local, a nonprofit organization in Cambodia that connects food vendors with cyclo drivers to deliver food to those in need.

Dongting Cai, Vishal Jamkar, and Washington Galvão have each held leadership roles in programs and activities that contribute to the University of Minnesota’s mission of fostering global competence and developing global citizens.