Spencer Center started this semester with a welcome party for the Spring 2025 exchange students. This year, we are thrilled to greet two new students from Lady Doak College in Madurai, India, and celebrate the return of three familiar faces …
On December 6th, the Fall 2024 exchange students gathered one last time to celebrate a memorable semester together. While it was bittersweet to bid farewell to our dear friends Naho and Mikoto, the evening was anything but somber. The holiday …
This Tuesday, November 19th, in celebration of International Education Week in the US, the Spencer Center hosted a Karaoke and Game Night event. The activities offered included karaoke, complete with microphones from Assistant Director Raven Showalter, origami, Bananagrams, Dobble (aka …
On November 8th, exchange students and friends gathered in the Spencer Center for a lively Fall game and craft night. After selecting the perfect snacks, we started the night with a round of lighthearted charades. After a well-fought battle, team …
On October 19th, our exchange students and Spencer Center staff set off for an exciting day trip to Charlottesville together.
First, students explored the iconic Charlottesville City Market, where they enjoyed viewing stalls filled with handmade crafts, shopping for fresh …
In October, Spencer Center staff member Kelsey Bantel sat down with Japanese exchange student Naho Enomoto to explore some of her favorite things about Japan and the U.S.
On October 4th, Spencer Center staff member Kelsey Bantel sat down with Japanese exchange student Mikoto Nigaki to explore some of her favorite things about Japan and the U.S.
If you are debating on whether you should apply for the Virginia Program at Oxford (VPO), go for it! My time at Oxford was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had, both academically and socially. VPO is …
On September 14th international students and friends gathered in the Spencer Center for a long-awaited movie night. Naturally, no movie night is complete without a wide variety of snacks, so chocolates, gummies, cheese balls, cookies, drinks, and of course popcorn …
On August 30th the Spencer Center celebrated the arrival of 5 new exchange students from Soka University, Doshisha Women’s College, and Ulster University. At this party, MBU Global Ambassadors greeted the new students and welcomed them to Staunton. Together the …