International Students
 When I first arrived in the United States from The Gambia as a younger man, I was eager to get my education and to succeed in the land of opportunity. I was also nervous, a little shy, and somewhat lonely. You may feel that way yourself. I want you to know that you can find a home away from home at this college, set in a jewel of a rural setting, along the Mississippi River, in the heartland of America.
I came from a country where I was the youngest son of a restaurant owner in a small town, in a small nation. Our family worked hard and supported each other. It was difficult to leave them and my home, but I couldn’t resist all the potential promise of attending college in America.
When I arrived in the States to attend college in rural Maine, it wasn’t always easy. I still had to work hard at my studies to be successful. Most international students settle well into their American campus and then return home to benefit their country with what they have learned.
I truly believe that part of what helped me adjust to living in the United States was the college’s location. A rural setting felt more like home, and the adjustments that we all must make when we come here to study were easier. I learned my way around quickly. I mastered American idioms. Other students and I soon learned to recognize each other and make friends. And, of course, it helped that they played soccer! I even was the soccer coach for a while!
When I moved on, I still chose colleges in small-town America as my home – first in New York State and now in Missouri. Like the other small towns I have known, Canton is quiet, peaceful, safe, friendly – and only a short road trip from more urban areas. You will find a warm welcome here.
I hope you’ll get to know Culver-Stockton College from this website and seriously consider choosing C-SC and Canton, Missouri, as your home in America. You will work closely with our admissions office, especially Steve Puck, our international admission coordinator. He'll be happy to answer your questions. You can also contact me at mkhoury@culver.edu. I look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Melik Peter Khoury
Vice President for Enrollment Management and College Marketing
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