Embracing West Virginia
Students traveling to the Mountain
State say competitive tuition rates caught
their attention, but the warmth and friend-
liness of the state’s communities are why
they would recommend West Virginia
to their friends and family back home.
Jean Zhang, a student from China who
is studying finance at West Liberty Uni-
versity, says the decision to study here
just makes sense.
“Studying in West Virginia is more af-
fordable than in other parts of the U.S.,
and living expenses here are cheaper,”
she says. “Plus, they offer small class
sizes, and it’s easy to communicate with
professors.”
Ana Karen Gatica Toledo, a student
from Mexico who is studying at West
Virginia State University, was also drawn
by the affordability but chooses to stay
because of the people.
“It’s amazing what a difference the
people here make in your life,” she says.
“I’m surrounded by big-hearted people
who are willing to give a hand whenever
I need. I have met incredible people from
the state, and they have become a great
support for me. They have become part of
my family and make me feel at home.”
Cultural Diversity in the Classroom
By Stacey Creely
International students are becoming
increasingly interested in American
schools, including K-12 institutions, and
American schools should use this to their
advantage. While students from around
the world see the benefits in studying in
the U.S