Igniting the internal spark of the students to strive for success. Interview with Tyson Manering, Director of International Recruitment and Operations Manager, Murray State University

Tyson Manering is the Director of International Recruitment and Operations Manager of Murray State University. In his interview, he gives a glimpse of his time spent in the education field; especially how long he has been working with Murray State University, and what roles he has played in his tenure. He talks about personalized education and the opportunities the university provides to the international students, and how the diversification brings cross-sectional opportunities. Providing support to the international students, he highlights the university has a team of international students advisers who help international students throughout their studies. The university puts emphasis on safety, affordability, and academics. In the later segment, he talks about the challenges that occurred due to the wide-spread pandemic and how the university took counter-active steps. Believing in providing education; the university moved to online education. Following the same lines, the university will be starting the admission process as well.

I help global understudies apply for affirmation and I exhort current understudies and fill in as a counselor

I have been associated and working ardently in the International Student Office at Murray State University for a long time. I help global understudies apply for affirmation and I additionally exhort current understudies and fill in as counselor to the International Student Organization. I am appreciative of the chance to collaborate with understudies from around the globe and to guarantee that they have an effective and remunerating experience here in the United States. In my available time, I appreciate voyaging and learning dialects. I've had the option to make a trip to more than 85 nations. 

The personalized education and the opportunity to collaborate and interact makes us different

It is indeed true that the education systems of both countries differ by a significant margin. The aspect that makes us different is the personalized education and the opportunity to collaborate and interact with professors. Also, interaction with fellow students from very diverse backgrounds.

Our degree programs are recognized by employers and educational institutions around the world

We are a fully recognized and accredited university in the United States. All of our degree programs are recognized by employers and educational institutions around the world. We were established in 1922 and we have nearly 100 years of experience in higher education.

Diversification brings more knowledge

We believe diversification brings more knowledge on the platter. Thus, the university has a commitment to welcome students from many diverse backgrounds. Presently, there are nearly 400 international students from 60 countries that call Murray State University home. Not to forget, or top preferred courses are Engineering, Computer Science, Agriculture, Public Administration (Health), Earth Sciences

We have a team of international students advisers who help international students throughout their studies

We have an Indian Student Association on campus. This exceptional group of students and faculty members assists new and current students from India. There is also a team of international students advisers who specifically help international students throughout their studies with course registration, driver’s licenses, and work authorization.

We ensure the safety of our International students

The paramount aspect that every student can think of is the safety and security of living in a university town. We ensure that International students feel safe. Since we are not in a large city, the people here are friendly and amicable in nature. International students don’t need a car, and everything is accessible and welcoming.

Safety, Affordability, and Academics are our prime area of focus

The first and foremost is Safety, and we are welcoming. We are located in a college town full of students and welcoming residents. Secondly, Affordability. Indian students will earn a fully recognized degree which is a true value in higher education. Finally, Academics. Small class sizes and personalized education allow Murray State to receive high national rankings.

We have lowered the tuition fee and are offering more scholarships

We have lowered the tuition rate specifically for international students and we now offer more scholarships for international students. Talking about the ratio, we have 75% of applications from India are for master’s programs. However, undergraduate students from India are increasingly interested in coming to Murray State University. We have a strong and committed International Student Organization – a committed group of international students that organize activities to make sure international students have the best possible experience.

Students are assisted for fetching them placements

Nearly 100% of our Indian students find work positions in the US after graduation. We assist with career placement and work authorization for graduating students. On-campus jobs are also easily available during the students’ study.

We are moved to online pedagogy for our existing students

Many of our courses for the Summer 2020 term are being taught online, however, for Fall 2020 we are reopening and traditional courses will once again be available. For taking admissions, it is possible to apply for both the August intake and the January intake. We are offering courses both online and in the face-to-face format for the upcoming academic year 2020-2021.