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Malaysia campus hosts Troy faculty, students

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Virginia Tilley Contributor Five professors and 12 students returned this weekend from a trip to Malaysia, where they had the opportunity to teach and interact with students abroad. In addition to sending students to study abroad each semester, Troy uses its international presence to send teachers to other countries and universities as well. Steve Stewart, an assistant professor of journalism, taught multimedia law while in Malaysia. “I’d say it was delightful and enlightening,” Stewart said of his experience. Malaysian press freedom is evolving due to leadership changes, Stewart noted. Although…

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Travels give TESOL students exposure to different cultures

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Bishal Niroula Staff Writer Troy, living up to its title of Alabama’s International university, not only offers non-native English speaking students classes in learning English as a Second Language (ESL), but also offers a minor to native English-speakers in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) through the College of Communication and Fine Arts.  Theresa Johnson, senior lecturer of English and a faculty adviser for TESOL, recommends TESOL as a practical minor.  “If you want to find something to fill that extra little minor spot, use TESOL,” Johnson said.…

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Students travel China over spring break

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Lirona Joshi Staff Writer Taylor Walding Features Editor While many students headed to the beach for spring break, 18 students from Troy University flew to China to participate in a weeklong study abroad trip. The trip was open to students from all majors and classifications and provided an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in a foreign culture while taking classes for kung fu, tea preparation, paper cutting and painting. “I think the aim of the trip for the entire group was to experience a new culture and really dive…

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Study abroad: A ‘life-changing experience’

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  Tu To Staff Writer “Why did you want to study abroad one more time?” This was the question I got asked the most when I started preparing to go on an exchange to Belgium. At that time, I didn’t really know why. One friend told me that she had traveled to 11 different countries while on her exchange. That idea of being able to see the whole beautiful continent of Europe excited me the most, even though I wasn’t sure what exactly I wanted to see or get out…

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Trojans share spring break stories

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Anushka K.C. Staff Writer According to Time Magazine, the arrival of spring, also known as the season of fertility and awakening, was historically celebrated in honor of Dionysus or Bacchus, the Greek and Roman gods of wine. Similarly, spring break is now a time to rejuvenate and take a break from hustle and bustle of everyday life. Spring break has now past. The week-long vacation tempts all students to take a break from their day-to-day schedule. Whether it be spending time at home or going somewhere, there are many stories…

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