Students

Undergrad Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in China

Posted: June 17, 2013 at 5:00 am, Last Updated: June 18, 2013 at 7:01 am

Until four years ago, Jeffrey Wood had never been on a plane. Since then, the global affairs major has traveled to China and Japan.

Chinese PhD Student Finds ‘Intercultural Competence’ at Mason

Posted: June 14, 2013 at 5:00 am, Last Updated: June 17, 2013 at 7:13 am

While working on her dissertation at Mason, Jie Tian discovered her own “cultural competence, which she defines as “a stance you take in the world.”

National Survey Finds Mason First Year and Senior Students Working Harder on Academics

Posted: June 12, 2013 at 5:01 am, Last Updated: June 12, 2013 at 8:01 am

Compared to six years ago, students are working harder to meet expectations, spending more hours to prepare for class and engaging in challenging mental activities.

Getting to Know You: Alternative Break Helps Chinese Student Dive into American Culture

Posted: June 7, 2013 at 5:00 am, Last Updated: June 11, 2013 at 6:36 am

Xiaoxiao Zhang found that some of the most meaningful aspects of the trip were the moments of connection with her team.

Patriot Profile: Erica Gallis

Posted: June 4, 2013 at 5:00 am, Last Updated: June 5, 2013 at 9:19 am

Anthropology major Erica Gallis worked on an exhibit now at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

System Engineering Students Win Big at Competition

Posted: May 30, 2013 at 9:16 am

Teams of system engineering students take home three awards at the IEEE Systems and Information Engineering Design Symposium.

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