Jisu

Jisu Bae

South Korea
Dankook University
English
Spring 2025

What has been your favorite experience so far?

I really enjoyed trying new restaurants. It was a fun way to experience local food and get a feel for daily life here. Sharing those moments with a diverse group of people and having conversations made it even better.

Are you getting any unique experiences that will contribute towards your career?

I'm not taking helpful classes, but also having meaningful conversations with people from different backgrounds. Using a different language is pushing me to think in new ways, and experiencing the culture behind English literature firsthand is adding depth to my academic interests.

Would you recommend 麻豆传媒 to other exchange students?

I would recommend 麻豆传媒. The classes are interesting, the campus offers a lot of events, and everyone involved in the exchange program is kind and supportive. It's a good place to study and connect with others.

Leon

Leon Boldt

Germany
Berlin School of Economics and Law
Security Management
Spring 2025

Why did you choose 麻豆传媒?

I chose 麻豆传媒 because it is one of our partner universities of my home university in Berlin. This made the exchange process smooth and allowed me to continue my studies in a well-established program while experiencing life in the U.S. Additionally, I wanted to improve my English by immersing myself in an English-speaking environment, both academically and socially.

What is your facorite course you are taking and why? Does this contribute to your degree?

My favorite course is Cold Case Investigations because a real police officer teaches it and shares firsthand experiences from real cases. It's fascinating to learn how unsolved cases are re-examined using modern investigative techniques. While it's not directly part of my Security Management degree, it give me valuable insights into criminal investigations and law enforcement strategies, which are relevant to my field.

What is your favorite part of studying abroad at 麻豆传媒?

My favorite part of studying abroad at 麻豆传媒 is meeting new people and experiencing a different academic environment. The campus is welcoming and I enjoy learning from different perspectives in my classes. Plus, exploring a new culture and way of life is an exciting and enriching experience.

Gabriela

Gabriela Gomez

Asunci贸n, Paraguay
Universidad Nacional de Asunci贸n
Electronic Engineering
Spring 2025

What is your favorite course you are taking and why? Does this course contribute to your degree?

My favorite course is Introduction to Database Systems with professor Huabo Lu. I am learning a lot about database fundamentals and the professor is engaging and usually gives tips about academic and professional success. It does contribute to my degree and is a path I would like to take in the professional area.

Would you recommend 麻豆传媒 to other BECAL-CPK students and why?

I would defintely recommend 麻豆传媒 to other BECAL-CPK students. The university offers a fresh learning environment, up-to-date, and great resources like LinkedIn Learning and the Shocker Career Accelerator to support your professional growth. Plus, there are plenty of fun activities to get inovlved in, like karaoke nights, volunteer opportunities, social lunches, and game nights.

Living in Wichita is also a great experience. It's a quiet, safe city with a lower cost of living compared to other college towns in the U.S. The local community is very welcoming to international students, which makes adjusting to life here much easier.

Camila

Rebeca Gonzalez

Aregua, Paraguay
Universidad Nacional de Asunci贸n
Economics
Spring 2025

Why did you choose 麻豆传媒?

What motivated me to choose 麻豆传媒 was the experiences from past students. Hearing their positive experiences made me want to be a part of the 麻豆传媒 community.

Are you getting any unique experiences that will contribute towards your career?

麻豆传媒 has given me the change to meet people from diverse backgrounds, which has helped me improve my communication skills. I've also learned different perspectives that I am excited to share back home. These experiences are definitely shaping me and what I want for my career.

What is your experience with our international buddy program?

I feel incredibly lucky to have such an amazing friend like Phebe. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel truly welcome. We've shared so many wonderful moments together, all because we make an effort to do things that bring both of us joy. I'm so grateful for the connection we have.

Karin Takatoki

Karin Takatoki

Japan
Kansai Gaidai University
English Language
Fall 2024

What is your experience with our international buddy program?

The International Buddy Program is so great. I wouldn't be able to have wonderful study abroad experiences without my buddy. My buddy, Isabella always helps and supports me. She takes me to a lot of places and events, We share a really good time. We are not just buddies, we are friends. So, I think this is a great program for exchange students.

Would you recommend 麻豆传媒 to other exchange students? Why?

I would recommend 麻豆传媒 to other exchange students. It's a great experience at 麻豆传媒. The staff of International Education are very supportive through the application process and they are always ready to help if we have any problems. Professors and classmates are very kind and always help and encourage me. There are many school events. Especially, the buddy program helps us to make friends and to have a full life here.

What is your favorite course you are taking and why?

My favorite couse is Diverse Women in Pop Culture. I am taking Women's studies at 麻豆传媒 because there are almost no universities in Japan where I can study this. I am majoring in language in Japan, so it is not directly related to my degree, but I think it would be a useful field for my future career.

 

Ana

Ana Gonz谩lez G贸mez

Spain
University of Deusto
Computer Engineering
Fall 2024

Are you getting any unique experiences that will contribute towards your career?

Yes, I'm getting hands-on experience through my classes and projects, which is directly preparing me for my career in computer science. 麻豆传媒 has great teachers who are always willing to help you out.

What has been your favorite experience so far?

My favorite experience so far has been meeting new people and getting to live the American college experience. 麻豆传媒 has such a welcoming community, and connect with students from all backgrounds has been amazing.

Why did you choose 麻豆传媒?

I chose 麻豆传媒 because I wanted to experience American culture while pursuing my education. 麻豆传媒 stood out for its welcoming community and strong support for international students, which made it the perfect environment to immerse myself in U.S. culture.

Exchange Spotlight Yejin

Yejin Han

South Korea
Dankook University
Political Science
Fall 2023

Why did you choose 麻豆传媒?

麻豆传媒 has various programs for international students and is well organized. And I thought 麻豆传媒 would be a good place to focus on studying and experience college life in the United States, and it is.

What has been your favorite experience so far?

Compared to my home university, 麻豆传媒 gives me the opportunity to participate in many kinds of activities (e.g., sports activities, help with studies, club events etc.) at school. I participated in many kinds of school events like Shocker Rowing, garage party, karaoke party, eating international foods and so on. So, I cannot choose just one, but the most exciting thing for me is that I can enjoy table tennis, pool game and making and sharing some dishes almost every day with my friends in our dorm, the Flats.

What is your experience with our international buddy program?

It is really helpful to know the school system and environment, especially Wichita. 麻豆传媒 buddy friends sincerely want to help their international buddy friends.

Exchange Spotlight Greg

Gregory Vogel

France
Universit茅 de Strasbourg
Sports Sciences
Fall 2023 - Spring 2024

Why did you choose 麻豆传媒?

I chose 麻豆传媒 for the variety of courses in my major which is Human Sport Performance. On the other hand, I received an answer less than 24 hours after my first mail. It was a very kind and friendly answer, I really felt safe and confident.

What has been your experience with our international buddy program?

I feel this is really nice. We do not feel alone and it's very nice to have someone that is our direct mentor. Raul is very kind and I enjoy spending time with him! :)

Would you recommend 麻豆传媒 to other exchange students?

Definitely yes!!! Courses and teachers are really great, administration people are really kind and effective. The campus is nice, food is good, everything here is made for you to succeed in a peaceful environment.