Before You Decide to Live On-Campus or Off-Campus

Don't rush into a decision about where to live next academic year. Take time to explore your on-campus and off-campus options and to think about your vision and expectations for your overall college experience. Apartment complexes are beginning to advertise special deals for students who sign contracts to live off-campus next year. You may start to feel …

Scholar Stories: Maha Abu-Rumman

OISS Intern Yue (Ethel) Xu sat down with Humphrey Fellowship Scholar Maha Abu-Rumman to learn more about her experiences in her home country of Jordan, her time at MSU, and what cultural exchange means to her. Maha Abu-Rumman Home Country: Jordan Maha is a senior analyst at the Royal Hashemite Court – Office of His …

September Student of the Month: Yvens Rumbold, Turning Adversity Into Opportunity

Student of the Month: Yvens Rumbold Hometown: Gonaives, Haiti Field of Study: Masters in Communication Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based on their accomplishments and their participation in …

Scholar Stories: Ashna Mahepal

OISS Intern Yue (Ethel) Xu sat down with Humphrey Fellowship Scholar Ashna Mahepal to learn more about her experiences in her home country of Suriname, her time at MSU, and what cultural exchange means to her. Ashna Mahepal Humphrey Fellowship Scholar Home Country: Suriname Department: Center for Advanced Study of International Development (CASID) A member …

Scholar Stories: Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal

Aleem Siddiqui Guiapal Philippines Executive Director of the Regional Economic Zone Authority     He began the interview with a J-1 Scholar Intern Ethel Xu with the sweetest cupcake from a local shop and finished the interview with positive vibes and insightful ideas. Aleem Guiapal is finishing his program at Michigan State University as a …

March Student of the Month: Hoby Randrianimanana, Drive

Student of the Month: Hoby Randrianimanana Hometown: Antananarivo, Madagascar Major: Journalism Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based off of their accomplishments, as well as their participation in the community. …

Succeeding with Support: How One International Student Utilized MSU’s Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD)

The MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) has a long history of assisting students, employees, and visitors with resources that create an environment of opportunity. Founded in 1971, the organization operates with a four-part mission, ABLE; Assess and document disability, academic, and workplace needs, Build and facilitate individual plans for reasonable accommodations, Link individuals …

Filing Taxes? Help is Available.

If you worked in the U.S. in 2017, you must file state and federal income tax forms by April 17, 2018. Filing taxes can be complicated but help is available! Filing federal income tax forms is the personal responsibility of each international student and scholar. It is a part of maintaining your immigration status in …

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Temple Fair!

This Friday, the basement of Shaw Hall will transform into a bustling Temple Fair for MSU students and community members. The annual Chinese New Year event is known for its exciting performances, cultural activities and free food. This year is expected to be the biggest yet as the event celebrates 2018, "The Year of the …

February Student of the Month: Katherine “Cookie” Rifiotis, Actually a Spartan

Student of the Month: Katherine "Cookie" Rifiotis Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Major: Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy (PTCD) Each month we choose a student for the OISS Student of the Month that exemplifies and highlights everything it means to not only be a Spartan but an international Spartan. We choose these students based off of their accomplishments, as …