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From stammers to success: Language and Culture Institute opens doors for international students , articlePaanwaris Paansri's dream of pursuing a Ph.D. in the United States seemed to be slipping away due to his struggles with the English language. But with the help of a determined professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and the dedicated staff at the Language and Culture Institute, Paansri not only improved his language skills but also gained the confidence to succeed in his academic journey.
Date: Mar 06, 2024 -
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Floyd County High School students visit Virginia Tech for a day of cultural exchange , articleA high school field trip spurs cross-cultural conversations to help students develop global citizenship skills. In an event modeled like speed dating, the high schoolers chatted with students in Virginia Tech's Language and Culture Institute about the cultures of eight countries.
Date: Dec 13, 2023 -
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New leadership ushers in new era for Language and Culture Institute , articleElsie Paredes and Pamela Smart-Smith have been appointed co-directors of the institute, which for over half a century has helped international students improve their English language and academic skills.
Date: Dec 12, 2023 -
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Former Afghan soldiers, now living in Blacksburg, to share their stories , articleFormer members of the Afghan Female Tactical Platoon who now live in Blacksburg will share their experiences and advocate for permanent legal status in the U.S. on Sept. 13 at Virginia Tech.
Date: Sep 08, 2023 -
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In service course, students and Ukrainian refugees are English language partners , articleTwice a week and more than 5,000 miles and an ocean away, Virginia Tech students are hosting hour-long conversations in English with Ukrainian natives who fled the country after the Russian invasion.
Date: May 05, 2023 -
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Pitching a business in a second language: An extra challenge leads to an unexpected reward , articleEight students from Virginia Tech’s Language and Culture Institute compete in the Apex Center for Entrepreneurship’s KickStart VT program — with an aim that reached far beyond the business ideas or the winnings.
Date: Mar 27, 2023 -
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AdvantageVT helps Mongolian student pave her way to a graduate degree , articleNorovbanzad Tsogt-Ochir was among the first students to enroll in the Language and Culture Institute's AdvantageVT-Master's program for international students who want to earn master’s-level credits while improving their English and academic research skills.
Date: Nov 08, 2022 -
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Argentine exchange program promotes cultural understanding , articleThe Friends of Fulbright Argentina students audit classes in their fields of study, attend intensive English classes at the Language and Culture Institute, and share the experience of living and studying with American students.
Date: Sep 10, 2021 -
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Virginia Tech helps launch English language center at Iraqi university battered by Islamic State , articleThe Language and Culture Institute is training faculty members and administrators at the University of Mosul as they work to rebuild after the four-year occupation.
Date: May 03, 2021 -
Video ItemPicnic gives international students a taste of American culture , video
International students at the Virginia Tech Language and Culture Institute enjoy food, companionship, and some unique learning opportunities at the summer picnic in Blacksburg.
Date: Jul 18, 2019