formerly University of Missouri-Rolla
Office of International Affairs Student Profiles

Amy Edwards
Sweden

Amy Edwards bikes the quaint streets of Lund, Sweden, while spending a semester at Lund University.
Amy Edwards bikes the quaint streets of Lund, Sweden, while spending a semester at Lund University.

Waterfall Karijini
Jason Cahill and his sister enjoy the sights and sounds of a waterfall in Karijini National Park near Perth, Australia.

Katelyn Baygents
Katelyn Baygents holds a baby wallaby in a canvas pouch during her time off from studies at the University of New South Wales in Australia.

Koala Bear

Jonathan Murray and Lauren Roberts make friends with a koala at a walk through habitat in Sydney, Australia.

Amy Edwards is a Missouri S&T student who spent a semester in Sweden with the study abroad program. "Whether it's attending lectures on political movements, hiking at Swedish national parks, partying with friends from all over the world or traveling through nearby countries, there's always something to do while studying abroad. I met so many amazing people in Sweden, and I learned a lot about myself. No matter the chosen country, studying abroad gives students a wider outlook on life and helps them look -- and think -- outside the box."

 

Motaz Hajjaj
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Senior (Undergraduate Student)
Computer Engineering

Motaz Hajjaj, past president of the Missouri S&T International Students Club, is getting an undergraduate degree in computer engineering at Missouri S&T. He was also a graduate of Missouri S&T’s Intensive English Program, which “helped me out a lot!" He plans to go on to graduate school at Missouri S&T to get his MBA, and was one of the first applicants to the university's new MBA program.

Organizational involvement:
International Students Club
Student Union Board

 

Deepak Challa
Andhrarea, India
Graduate Student
Second Year Master’s Degree
Electrical Engineering

“Something’s happening here at Missouri S&T that is very good -- it’s a home away from home. As soon as I came here, I made so many friends. I am enjoying my studies here; the professors are very good."

Organizational involvement:
International Students Club
India Association

 

Sunil Aggarwal
New Dehli, India
Freshman (Undergraduate)
Aerospace Engineering

“After taking the (first semester) courses, I realized this is one of the best schools where I can go ... The great thing about Missouri S&T is all the activities and the organizations you can be involved in. It actually adds to your experience."

Organizational involvement:
Chancellor’s Leadership Academy
Sigma Gamma Tau
International Students Club
Society of Flight Test Engineers
Tau Beta Pi
Advanced Aero Vehicle Group
Miners in Space

 

Ayman Faza
Amman, Jordan
Graduate Student/Fullbright Scholar
Second Year Master’s Degree
Computer Engineering

“You feel welcome here! It’s a friendly environment. People smile at you everywhere in Rolla ... This is a good graduate school."

Organizational involvement:
International Students Club
IEEE
Eta Kappa Nu, Electrical and Computer Engineering honor society

 

Xiaowen Guo
Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China
Graduate Student
First Year Ph.D.
Chemistry

Xiaowen Guo came to Missouri S&T through a professor’s recommendation while studying in China. “I came here not too long ago, but Missouri S&T made me feel comfortable. I’d like to encourage other internationals to come here, especially those majoring in engineering."