Fall Game & Craft Night

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 …

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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A Trip to Charlottesville

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 …

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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Getting to Know Students from Doshisha Women’s College: Naho Enomoto

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.

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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Getting to Know Students from Doshisha Women’s College: Mikoto Nigaki

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.

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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A Summer in Oxford

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 …

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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Movie Night

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 …

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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Fall Welcome Party

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 …

By Kelsey Bantel
Kelsey Bantel Student Staff: International Student Services
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A semester in Singapore, the experience of a lifetime

During the 2023 fall semester, MBU senior Mary Cheatham set off to Singapore to study abroad. As a History major and Asian Studies minor, Mary selected a program offered by third-party provider, CIEE, to take coursework in Mandarin, Malay and …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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Announcing May Term Abroad 2025!

Interested in taking your studies overseas next spring? Choose from two unique study abroad courses offered by MBU professors:

To ensure you are able to participate in either course, take time this summer to prepare your passport! First time passport …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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Spring Semester Farewell

On April 17th, MBU Global Ambassadors Kelsey Bantel, Madison Christensen and Sophie Wilkins gathered in the Spencer Center to recognize the achievements of our exchange students.

Four students stayed at MBU for the full 2023-2024 academic year: Risa Mizuma came …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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