916 students are studying from their home countries
December 10, 2020 SHARE
Arts & Sciences sophomore Serena Wu has chosen to take most of her courses synchronously, which means she is often in class until 3 a.m. She connects with classmates through the student group Washington University China Forum.
Though far from campus, 916 international students are finding new ways to connect to the Washington University in St. Louis community. Faculty members have established special discussion sections and office hours, schools are recruiting mentors and students are creating their own support networks in their home countries.
“What makes WashU special is the excellent education and the caring community,” said Ruthie Pyles, associate dean and director of graduate enrollment management at Olin Business School. “We’re learning that we can still deliver those things today, just in a different way.”