Quick ... think of a city that offers a taste of the world in its own neigborhoods. How about New York? ... or San Francisco? ... or Miami?
Or, how about Midland? ... yes, Midland ... about as far from a major seaport or immigration center as a community can get. Yet, the fact remains - there is a bit of the wide world in the Tall City. And education - especially that to be had at Your College - is one reason Midland has developed a small, but vibrant international community.
"Eight-One international students representing 31 nations are currently enrolled at Midland College with student visas," Professor Michael Makowsky writes in the 2010/2011 edition of the MC International Student Fact Sheet. "Over the years, international students have come to MC from all over the globe, representing over 90 nations."
Our list of MC Student Clubs and Groups includes the International Student Club, dedicated to promoting the international spirit among our fellow students, the campus community and the local community at large, and to building a truly international community of students at Midland College. Membership is open to any Midland College student, staff, family member, or friend who has an interest in the student life issues of international students ... and that includes those of us born in the U.S.A.
This week, we'll have a chance to enjoy - quite literally - a taste of the world. Members of MC's International Students Club will be preparing and serving their favorite dishes and desserts from their native countries, at the MC International Food Fair.
The fair begins at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, in the Amistad Atrium of the F. Marie Hall Academic Building. It is scheduled to run until 1:00 p.m. ... or until all the food is gone! The fair operates on a donation basis. All proceeds benefit the club's field trip to McKittrick Canyon this fall.
For more information, please contact Michael Makowsky, the International Student Club's faculty advisor, at (432) 685-6828, or mmakowsky@midland.edu
And some of our students go on to make this community their home. An example of this can be found in the MC Student Success Story of Matt Tseng. Matt began taking evening English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in January 2007, with Lynda Webb, Director of MC’s Adult Basic Education program. Since then he has become an integral part of the program as student, mentor and semi-instructor to the ever-growing contingency of Chinese students taking MC’s ESL classes.
Matt and his wife, Diana Wang, arrived in the United States from Taipei, Taiwan in late 2006. They opened MD Pizza Factory (the M is for Matt, the D for Diana) in September of 2007. Located at 4706 N. Midkiff Road (Suite 13, NE corner of Midkiff and Loop 250), their restaurant has gained quite a following and was included in “The 40 Best Small-Town Cafes” feature in the December 2008 issue of Texas Monthly.
Or, how about Midland? ... yes, Midland ... about as far from a major seaport or immigration center as a community can get. Yet, the fact remains - there is a bit of the wide world in the Tall City. And education - especially that to be had at Your College - is one reason Midland has developed a small, but vibrant international community.
"Eight-One international students representing 31 nations are currently enrolled at Midland College with student visas," Professor Michael Makowsky writes in the 2010/2011 edition of the MC International Student Fact Sheet. "Over the years, international students have come to MC from all over the globe, representing over 90 nations."
Our list of MC Student Clubs and Groups includes the International Student Club, dedicated to promoting the international spirit among our fellow students, the campus community and the local community at large, and to building a truly international community of students at Midland College. Membership is open to any Midland College student, staff, family member, or friend who has an interest in the student life issues of international students ... and that includes those of us born in the U.S.A.This week, we'll have a chance to enjoy - quite literally - a taste of the world. Members of MC's International Students Club will be preparing and serving their favorite dishes and desserts from their native countries, at the MC International Food Fair.
The fair begins at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, in the Amistad Atrium of the F. Marie Hall Academic Building. It is scheduled to run until 1:00 p.m. ... or until all the food is gone! The fair operates on a donation basis. All proceeds benefit the club's field trip to McKittrick Canyon this fall.
For more information, please contact Michael Makowsky, the International Student Club's faculty advisor, at (432) 685-6828, or mmakowsky@midland.edu
And some of our students go on to make this community their home. An example of this can be found in the MC Student Success Story of Matt Tseng. Matt began taking evening English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in January 2007, with Lynda Webb, Director of MC’s Adult Basic Education program. Since then he has become an integral part of the program as student, mentor and semi-instructor to the ever-growing contingency of Chinese students taking MC’s ESL classes.
Matt and his wife, Diana Wang, arrived in the United States from Taipei, Taiwan in late 2006. They opened MD Pizza Factory (the M is for Matt, the D for Diana) in September of 2007. Located at 4706 N. Midkiff Road (Suite 13, NE corner of Midkiff and Loop 250), their restaurant has gained quite a following and was included in “The 40 Best Small-Town Cafes” feature in the December 2008 issue of Texas Monthly.
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