Meet your faculty at Oregon State University
Your faculty at OSU are passionate about teaching and giving you the tools to develop your research and learning. They enjoy interacting with international students from all over the world and building a community environment within the classroom. You’ll benefit from their research experience and dedication to sharing their knowledge.
Throughout your time at the university, your faculty will help you feel confident and prepare you for the working world. You can expect your experience to include:
- modern classrooms and a learning center to support your academics.
- a research-focused approach to teaching subjects.
- small classes of no more than 20 students for English language teaching.
Julie - Graduate Pathway Instructor
Julie, Graduate Pathway Instructor
"To help students be successful in my classroom, I try to meet them where they are, in a place where they are most ready to learn and at a level that is appropriate. I aim to present interesting and relevant material to students in a way that makes learning enjoyable, while being attuned to their particular needs. I also try to be available to all students who want to come in for extra help or who don’t understand the content of a particular class. I enjoy meeting with students and discussing topics covered in class one on one or helping them with an individual need. I especially enjoy teaching higher levels and business courses because the content is relevant to the real world and I get to use my business background and knowledge to inform our conversations. I enjoy learning students’ perspectives on international business and hearing about their experiences in the business field."
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Lauren - Graduate Pathway Instructor
Lauren, Graduate Pathway Instructor
"I absolutely love working with international students because of the unique perspectives they bring to education. I love learning about their different cultures and educational experiences. Additionally, I feel privileged to be one part of students’ educational journey. It is rewarding to hear about former students’ success and know I got to play a small role in helping them achieve their goals.
Alongside the teaching content, I design lessons that incorporate various skills students need, such as the ability to have academic discussions. I also try to encourage students to take ownership of their own learning outside of class and really reflect on what their strengths and weaknesses are, so when they study, they have a clear focus. Being successful takes more than just coming to class and doing the work."
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Michael - International Year One Instructor
Michael, International Year One Instructor
"I love working with international students because they have a unique story to tell, a culture to share, and a point of view different from my own. I'm delighted when a student teaches me something. I like to challenge my students with difficult issues and questions, and let them debate and discuss while I move among them moderating, but not dictating answers. Students love to be challenged and they appreciate it when their audience realizes that their language skills don't necessarily reflect their abilities. My favorite memory from INTO OSU is a debate that began out of a reading and sharply divided the class. After class, as I was leaving the building, I was delighted to see a group of students in the hallway carrying on the discussion even though it was time to go home."
;Julie, Graduate Pathway Instructor
"To help students be successful in my classroom, I try to meet them where they are, in a place where they are most ready to learn and at a level that is appropriate. I aim to present interesting and relevant material to students in a way that makes learning enjoyable, while being attuned to their particular needs. I also try to be available to all students who want to come in for extra help or who don’t understand the content of a particular class. I enjoy meeting with students and discussing topics covered in class one on one or helping them with an individual need. I especially enjoy teaching higher levels and business courses because the content is relevant to the real world and I get to use my business background and knowledge to inform our conversations. I enjoy learning students’ perspectives on international business and hearing about their experiences in the business field."
Lauren, Graduate Pathway Instructor
"I absolutely love working with international students because of the unique perspectives they bring to education. I love learning about their different cultures and educational experiences. Additionally, I feel privileged to be one part of students’ educational journey. It is rewarding to hear about former students’ success and know I got to play a small role in helping them achieve their goals.
Alongside the teaching content, I design lessons that incorporate various skills students need, such as the ability to have academic discussions. I also try to encourage students to take ownership of their own learning outside of class and really reflect on what their strengths and weaknesses are, so when they study, they have a clear focus. Being successful takes more than just coming to class and doing the work."
Michael, International Year One Instructor
"I love working with international students because they have a unique story to tell, a culture to share, and a point of view different from my own. I'm delighted when a student teaches me something. I like to challenge my students with difficult issues and questions, and let them debate and discuss while I move among them moderating, but not dictating answers. Students love to be challenged and they appreciate it when their audience realizes that their language skills don't necessarily reflect their abilities. My favorite memory from INTO OSU is a debate that began out of a reading and sharply divided the class. After class, as I was leaving the building, I was delighted to see a group of students in the hallway carrying on the discussion even though it was time to go home."
Who should I go to for help?
During your program you will have access to tutoring services to support you throughout your studies. This includes help with everything from academics to day-to-day cultural support. We want you to feel comfortable coming to us as often as you need. Here, you can expect:
- Tutoring support specific to your program
- One-on-one help with your written assignments
- Personalized language support
Other support includes:
- Access to The Learning Center
- Study materials for test preparation
- Software programs to help you improve your English skills
