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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Spring Semester Outing: Charlottesville Day Trip

On March 30, exchange students were invited to participate on a day trip to Charlottesville, Virginia.

Together the students explored the Downtown Mall, ate lunch at Doma Korean restaurant and went for a walk around the University of Virginia’s historic …

By Raven Showalter
Raven Showalter Assistant Director of Global Engagement
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Surviving Exam Week: Tips and Strategies from a Career Advisor

Exam week – that whirlwind of stress, caffeine, and late-night study sessions. As a career advisor and an alum, I’ve seen my fair share of students navigating the challenges of exam week, and I’m here to tell you: you’ve got this! …

By Jada Smith
Jada Smith Career Design Advisor
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Mastering the Interview: Your Guide to Success

Are you ready to ace that interview and land your dream job? Preparation is key to success, and here are some essential tips to help you shine:

Research the Company:

Know Your Resume:

Practice Common Interview Questions:

Dress Appropriately:

Arrive …

By Jada Smith
Jada Smith Career Design Advisor
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Civic Connections

Last week Friday, the Spencer Center hosted Civic Connections After Hours. From 7-9pm we sang our hearts out and found stress relief in missing every note of our chosen songs.

This Thursday, March 28, the last Civic Connections event for …

By Akeilah George
Akeilah George Student Staff: Civic Engagement Assistant
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Demystifying the Cover Letter: Your Key to Unlocking Job Opportunities

In the competitive landscape of job hunting, your resume might be the shining star of your application, but don’t underestimate the power of its faithful companion: the cover letter. While the resume presents a condensed version of your professional journey, …

By Jada Smith
Jada Smith Career Design Advisor
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