This week the Global Ambassadors had the opportunity to talk with Professor Singumbe Muyeba. He was born and raised in Zambia and in 2008 moved to Cape Town. He teaches at Josef Korbel School of International Studies about international development. According to him, “Zambia is the best country in the world” because “it is so … More International Professor Stories: Meet Dr. Muyeba
Student affinity groups are various campus student organizations dedicated to promote diversity, Inclusive Excellence, and social justice. At the University of Denver, the Cultural Center provides structure, funding, and support for the student organizations via the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Diversity Committee. These student organizations are known for building a community that welcomes both domestic … More Student Affinity Groups: What are they and what can they offer for international students?
It is a pleasure for the Global Ambassadors to share the story of Professor Gustavo Fierros Torres. Professor Fierros teaches here at DU in the College of Art, Humanities and Social Science (CAHSS). He was born in Mexico City in Mexico and, like us, he came to the US initially as an international student.He is … More International Professor Stories: Meet Dr. Fierros
We are incredibly excited to introduce the DU Global Ambassadors!It is a pleasure to welcome such a diverse and interesting group to our team! The ambassadors are available to talk with students worldwide who are deciding which university to attend. Want to learn more about DU and our ambassador’s experiences as students in the United … More Meet the DU Global Ambassadors!
Rafael R. Ioris is originally from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Got his P.H.D from Emory University in 2009 and that same year got a job here at The University of Denver. Dr. Ioris’s an Associate Professor of Latin American History at the History Department and an Affiliated Faculty at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies … More International Professor Stories: Meet Dr. Ioris
Ignacio is a Senior Mechanic Engineering major, and part of the Tennis Team at DU. He transferred to Denver two years ago from BCU. He is a remarkably busy person, only having one day off each week. Ignacio is from Mallorca, Spain, which is a small island close to Barcelona. Coming from an island he … More International Student Stories: Meet Ignacio
This week we, at DU international admissions, will share the story of Saj. He is nineteen years, was born in Kenya and is majoring in computer science. Three generations ago, his family moved to Kenya from India and they still follow India’s traditions in their household. Saj can speak five languages: English, Hindi (which he … More International Student Stories: Meet Saj!
As a DU Global Ambassador, you will share your experiences here with other students and community members. Ambassadors are expected to be friendly and share their enthusiasm for the University of Denver with current and prospective international students. International students and domestic students with extensive international or intercultural experience are encouraged to apply. Your stories … More Be a DU Global Ambassador!
Bernard Armstrong is a Geography major and construction management minor who enjoys rock climbing, skiing and hanging out with his friends. Bernard was born in Geneva, Switzerland, but knew he wanted to study in the United States, just like his father. When the time came to choose a college, he had no idea where to … More International Student Stories: Meet Bernard
Fawaz is our international student interview this week. He is from Kuwait and arrived in America in 2018. He gave us great tips on how to adjust to the US culture and homesickness. He is an accounting major and is still deciding his minor but is likely to choose finance. He is interested in attending … More International Student Stories: Meet Fawaz
