Contact Us

International Student Services

Student/Applicant Questions?

GEC@shsu.edu

936-294-4737

JUSTIN BEST

Dr. Justin Ball

Director of Global Engagement, PDSO

Farrington 111G

jball@shsu.edu

Vacant

Administrative Assistant

Farrington 111

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Daniela Mirabal

International Outreach Specialist, DSO

Farrington 116

dvm012@shsu.edu

(936) 294-3982

Suzanne Kitts

International Student Advisor, DSO

Farrington 116E

(936) 294-4684

Study Abroad/National Student Exchange

Jessie Miller

Jessie Miller

Assistant Director of Study Abroad

Farrington 116C

jtm096@shsu.edu

(936) 294-3276;

Makiya Owens

Makiya Owens

Study Abroad Advisor

Farrington 116D

Study Abroad

(936) 294-2746

Addresses
Physical Address:	Mailing Address:
Global Engagement Center Farrington Building Suite 116 Huntsville, TX 77340	Sam Houston State University Office of International Programs SHSU Box 2150 Huntsville, TX 77341-2150

International Student Spotlight

Doreen Muthee,
from Kenya
Major: Business Administration
Langue: Swahili
Favorite Food from Home: Nyama Choma (Kenyan Barbeque)

What is an accomplishment that you are proud of?
"President ISO (2021-2022), SHSU Raven Scholar ‘21 and being the Keynote speaker at the International Student Dinner ’21."

Aakanksha,
from India
Major: Computing and Information Science
Langue: Hindi
Favorite Food from Home: Roti and Paneer Butter Masala

Why did you choose SHSU?
"SHSU provides a wonderful mixture of theoretical exposure and practical nuances of study (knowledge) for graduate student that makes it a great place to study. In addition to that, excellent faculties will help me enhance my learning and exposure to the latest trends."

Isaac Ogbogo,
from Nigeria
Major: Chemistry
Langue: Igede
Favorite Food from Home: Pounded Yam with Eguisi Soup

What advice do you have for new international students?
"SHSU is another home from home. Everyone that I met on campus when I first arrived was just willing to put me through one thing or the other. Therefore, I encourage every international student not to be afraid of feeling lonely or helpless in SHSU. They can be rest assured that they are in the best environment away from home."

Oluwole Akintoye,
from Nigeria
Major: Computer and Information Science
Langue: Yoruba
Favorite Food from Home: Amala with Ewedu soup

What do you enjoy most about SHSU?
"SHSU creates an environment that respects and values individual differences along varying dimensions by prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. These in effect encourage people of different backgrounds to peacefully co-exist and succeed."