International Students
![Rwandan students Rwandan students](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/20250122_BC_Rwanda%20Education_092.jpg?VersionId=Z9ixMdD76leFNx4Aeuaxidzhnhh6eLQM&itok=VolZqGEP)
IN A FLASH: Rwandan Students say "Murakaza neza!"
All of the students from Rwanda who are currently attending Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ came out to welcome Claudette Irere, the Rwandan Minster of State for Education when she came to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ to discuss adding additional program partnerships to her African nation.
![International Student Orientation Spring 2025 International Student Orientation Spring 2025](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/473156270_1015997133881905_6079697453229679109_n.jpg?VersionId=yfR2rFeHCnga0sdcQ2LElNyYAV5FCK3S&itok=hc9vI-nr)
IN A FLASH: Welcome International Students!
International Student Orientation activities welcomed a new group of international students to Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ for Spring Semester 2025.
![Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza Turkmen musicians and dancers on Risman Plaza](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/241002-turkmenistan_RD-00349.jpg?VersionId=tHr.RnDsLW.5wh_VzNdofgondVxFASCu&itok=6fv1gUXU)
IN A FLASH: Turkmen on Risman
A delegation from Turkmenistan visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ and brought cuisine, music and dancing from their culture to Risman Plaza.
![Global Block Party 2024 Global Block Party 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-08-21%20at%202.33.44%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=VUpV7Y_rAVT9zkKDq1ZdcOgARodbFqp8&itok=3MGiNPu7)
A Global Block Party
Music, activities, games and fun brought together Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s international students for a global block party.
![Summer in Kent 2024 Summer in Kent 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/438089223_18097460623410857_179163184459371878_n_0.jpg?VersionId=SMYanyqq3xGWDzwlPBpTBrxYXYeXn6eQ&itok=j7LGCGXw)
IN A FLASH: The Spirit of Summer
While there are fewer students on campus during summer break, the Kent Campus is still alive with energy and aspirations. Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University International Admissions celebrated the spirit of summer in Kent with inspiring words and beautiful images that welcome their international students to campus.
![Gabby Bailey Gabby Bailey](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/05302024_MR_GABBY_BAILEY-18.jpg?VersionId=BQHJ2s0PSd2OG20yoHhz3a87rVAQpStx&itok=EW97sCqg)
Working Toward the Olympics – and a Graduate Degree at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹
In May, student-athlete Gabby Bailey completed her master's degree at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ while also pursuing her dream of competing in the Olympics with support from her coach and Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Athletics.
![Royal Thai Embassy representatives touring Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Royal Thai Embassy representatives touring Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/439599421_1223699028963784_189017100441659522_n.jpg?VersionId=fUiOJ1_Bhwtu9OAXUsTmm6v5ZPTPUN6v&itok=7QsMeHbv)
IN A FLASH: Welcome, Royal Thai Embassy
When representatives from the Royal Thai Embassy visited Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s Kent Campus, they toured nursing labs and met with students who have received scholarships through the embassy.
![International Talent and Fashion Show International Talent and Fashion Show](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-06-07%20at%204.58.57%E2%80%AFPM.png?VersionId=CsO1YuTXU5RFc0QlHDQQEB1aOT_m6zDR&h=367d738c&itok=39EQOZLD)
‘With One Twirl of a Sari, One Beat of a Drum and One Shared Smile at a Time’
Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ International Admissions’ Spring International Talent and Fashion Show celebrates cultural diversity.
![Holi 2024 Holi 2024](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Screenshot%202024-04-02%20at%2010.53.58%E2%80%AFAM.png?VersionId=Lj7kPcE293Kz.Elgv9AZPv1PSYyHO03i&itok=U0BCTnG8)
The Festival of Love, Colors and Spring
In late March, groups of Indian students on campus celebrated the popular and significant Hindu festival of Holi.
![Market scene in Colombia Market scene in Colombia](https://www-s3-live.kent.edu/s3fs-root/s3fs-public/styles/1_5_2_thumbnail/public/Unknown_30.jpeg?VersionId=dgvcsS6TmNf8j1WzVBSMNYIabSp53IIo&itok=8AiPRNKX)
IN A FLASH: Finding Flashes in Colombia
The assistant director of Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹'s International Admissions shared spectacular views from her visit to Colombia where she met with students and shared information about Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.