International Students
Hanover College is a private, undergraduate, liberal arts college of 973 students representing 27 states and 13 countries. Located in the State of Indiana, Hanover and the city of Madison have a population of approximately 15,000.
Hanover is situated on a secluded campus of 650 acres overlooking the Ohio River, providing a safe and secure "living and learning" environment. With 95 percent of students and nearly half the faculty living on campus, professional and personal relationships develop, creating a home away from home. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16.
Hanover seeks to educate students to broaden and deepen their understanding of themselves, of society, of their own and other cultural traditions, of the natural world and of the religious and moral dimensions of human experience.
Meet an International Student
Minsi Fan is a freshman from Chengdu, which is the biggest city of southwest China. She has just started her studies here at Hanover College and she has many stories to tell of her new adventures in America. Check in from time to time to see how Minsi is doing and feel free to ask her questions about her experience here at Hanover. Contact Minsi at blogs@hanover.edu
Minsi Fan Class of 2011
The semester started two weeks ago. I enjoy everything here, including the food (even though it will makes me fat), my classes and hanging out with my new friends. It is said that international students often feel homesick, but for me, not at all. The only thing I miss so much is my dog. I miss her so-o-o much.
A lot of people asked me how I learned about Hanover College. Well, first I read about it on the internet on the US News site. Then, somebody recommend it to me. But the decisive factor for me in choosing Hanover was after I talked with the faculty I felt so good. People in Hanover are really so nice.
I love Hanover so much. People here are so nice. I got sick when I arrived on campus for the first few days. Thousand miles away from home, and I felt so bad and I was quite afraid of my parents would worry about me. And this was the first time I traveled alone. And I was so upset at the time. But the students here treated me so well. When I was sick, they took care of me and made me feel comfortable. I really appreciated their help.
The first two weeks of classes have been good, except a little bit busy. But I enjoy it. The most difficult thing for international students is the ability to read and write in English. In my Great Works class, I choose Eurasia. The first task given by teacher is reading the book The Illiad. Oh my god, it almost drives me crazy. First, it is an epic poem, second it is the English version. Every day I have to spend maybe two or three hours to finish 10 pages of reading. But I think it gives me a new perspective.
I just had a macroeconomics quiz today. I just did so-so on it. Hopefully, I can get a good grade.
Oh, I just came back from Louisville with some other international students, two Spanish girls and a girl from France. Shopping is universal for all women!! Even though we are from different countries, we all enjoy shopping! I think you can feel how excited we were when we got a new pair of new shoes!
I love my life in Hanover; it's busy but happy. For me, choosing Hanover as my home for the next four years is wonderful.
