While incredibly rewarding, living and studying in another country can also be challenging and isolating at times. Being immersed in a different culture requires navigating new situations and expectations, far removed from the comforts of home and family. That’s why, for Toros from outside the U.S., finding community on campus is one of the most important aspects of their student experience. During November’s International Education Week, a joint State Department and Department of Education initiative which celebrates the benefits of international exchange, the CSUDH Office of International Education (OIE) hosted a series of events to foster that cross-cultural exchange and sense of ... Read More
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CSUDH Alumna Brings Toro Pride to DC Politics
Ruby Robles loves being where the action is. That's one big reason that the CSUDH alumna's current job, working in Washington, D.C., as the press secretary for Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, suits her to a T. “I'm right here where the laws are made,” says Robles. “Washington, D.C., is at the center of the news all the time. I'm really drawn to that–the excitement and the atmosphere.” As press secretary, Robles is part of Warren's communications team and is responsible for everything from writing press releases and coordinating interviews to pitching stories to reporters or providing the public with background information on pending legislation. Robles also helps manage Warren's ... Read More
VideoMediterraneo: America Loves Sicilia
Source: VideoMediterraneo (video, Italian) Italian television news filmed a group of Toro students and professors touring Italy as part of a study abroad summer experience. Associate Professor of Psychology Giacomo Bono is interviewed during the segment, which took place in Catania, Sicily. ... Read More
