By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is a second home for Yui Hayashi. It’s where she’s studied the past five years, where she works as a graduate assistant in athletic training and where she’s planning her future. “My world changed a lot after I came here,” said Hayashi, a native of Osaka, Japan. The 25-year-old arrived at UNK in August 2014 in search of new opportunities. A former student assistant for her high … [Read more...] about International student Yui Hayashi finds home away from home at UNK
International Education
Tim Burkink sees value in international education – at UNK and abroad; Business dean transitions to new role
College of Business and Technology dean moving to new position By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Tim Burkink didn’t travel outside the United States until he was almost 30 years old. Then an assistant professor at Arizona State University, he and a colleague went to Europe to study food marketing systems in the post-war Balkans region. “It opened my eyes to the benefits of people from different cultures coming together to learn from one another,” he said of … [Read more...] about Tim Burkink sees value in international education – at UNK and abroad; Business dean transitions to new role
South Korean students visit UNK to study English, criminal justice
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – Ten students from South Korea recently studied English and the American criminal justice system at the University of Nebraska at Kearney during a visit organized by the Criminal Justice Department and Office of International Education. The students, who are from Hallym University in South Korea, lived on campus for three weeks while they attended classes at UNK and explored Nebraska and Colorado. “We hope that the … [Read more...] about South Korean students visit UNK to study English, criminal justice
International Friendship Program helps UNK students adapt
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s International Friendship Program offers more than just friendship to international students and area families and individuals. “The purpose of the program is to give the students an opportunity to experience American culture and American family life, and to have an American family or individual to spend time with,” said Bonnie Payne, International Education Outreach Coordinator. “It … [Read more...] about International Friendship Program helps UNK students adapt
