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Trio Education Table, Office of University Outreach & Engagement
Trio Education Table, Office of University Outreach & Engagement
For Janiya Foster, one unexpected moment came along and reminded her why her work matters both inside and outside the classroom.During her recent internship at United Way of Greater Stark County, Foster, a Kent State University sophomore, visited Gibbs Elementary School in Canton. As she walked through the halls, a young girl stopped her and said, "You are so pretty." Foster smiled, thanked the girl, and returned the compliment. Then the two discovered they shared the same first name. For the rest of the day, the younger Janiya could not stop watching Foster....
"I Heart Travel Week," presented by Kent State's Office of Global Education from Feb. 10-14 offers fun and educational activities with an international flavor each day of the week. The week finishes BIG with the fantastic Global Safari Fest, featuring a country fair with cultural performances and global cuisine! Want to see one of YOUR photos in 鈥淚N A FLASH?鈥 Submit your Kent State-related photos to InAFlash@kent.edu and you may see them in a future Kent State Today post. Photos should be framed -horizontally- and include a brief description of what鈥檚 happenin...
In a recent interview, Demitrea Marallo, a senior Animal Ecology major, told the Education Abroad team about her experience studying abroad on the winter break Field Course to South Africa program.Demitrea described why she chose to study in South Africa, stating how 鈥渢he opportunity presented itself, and I thought 鈥榃hy not before I graduate?鈥欌 She also had interests in the program relating to her future career, hoping the program would help 鈥済et my foot in the door for future job prospects.鈥滷ield Work and Undergraduate Research in South AfricaThe Field Course to South Africa program consists ...