Author: globalinitiatives

Welcoming ESL learners to Ball State for over 35 years

October 6, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Ball State’s Intensive English Institute (IEI) has offered quality English language instruction to international students for over 35 years. Located in the Robert Bell Building, this nationally accredited (CEA) program has provided a safe and welcoming environment for our international students to learn English language skills and explore American culture. The IEI includes an innovative […]

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Serving International Students in a Pandemic

October 3, 2021 by globalinitiatives

When borders started closing and travel restrictions began in the early Spring of 2020, Ball State’s international students had already arrived in Muncie to start their semester. International Services was fortunate to welcome both new and returning students and have a relatively normal start to 2020. In March, that all changed. Ball State switched to […]

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Studying Abroad and Covid-19

October 1, 2021 by globalinitiatives

The Ball State community will remember March 2020 as the month that society came to a standstill due to the novel Coronavirus. The closure of national borders had already begun, causing university closures to spread with almost the same swiftness as the virus itself. Though disappointed, the Study Abroad Office was not surprised by the […]

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Ball State Chinese Students Share Feelings About COVID-19

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

There has been some concern over the safety of our International students in the midst of COVID-19. We are working daily towards safety and better learning experiences for all of our students. Check out this article from Ball State Daily News speaking with some of our students in the 1 + 2 + 1 program […]

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Become a Study Abroad Faculty Leader

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Ball State Faculty, Have you ever considered being a Study Abroad program Faculty Leader? Did you know this was a possibility? The Study Abroad office at Ball State gladly accepts proposals from faculty seeking to develop study abroad programs or exchange partnerships. The Rinker Center even makes grant funding available for site visits to faculty […]

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Achieving Academic Excellence: Maoyong Fan

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Check out the ways that the research from Dr. Maoyong Fan, professor of economics at Ball State University, has reached all over the world!

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A History of Friendship

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Internationalization can not happen without influential figures like Dr. Mir Masoom Ali. His contributions have made “an indelible mark on the community, both academically and culturally.” Check out this article that highlights his amazing work. #rinkercenter #internationalization

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English Language Fellows Program

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Calling all TESOL professionals!! Are you looking for opportunities to enhance your TESOL career? Do you want to take your skills abroad? Then the English Language Fellow Program is the perfect opportunity for you! The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around […]

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Tina Pierce – Helping Students Experience the World

June 23, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Check out this article that highlights the work that Tina Pierce is doing for Ball State students who aspire to study abroad!

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Muncie’s Sister City

May 26, 2021 by globalinitiatives

Did you know Muncie has a sister city in China? A sister city represents a partnership between two communities located in different countries! Internationalization is not only happening at Ball State, but in Muncie too! Take a look at this article written by the Ball Bearings Magazine about the relationship Muncie has with Zhuji, China. […]

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