EDUCATION
Life University: A Home Base for Students from All Over the World By Kelsey Asher, Integrated Content Creator at Life University
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ife University (Life U) in Marietta,
The Department of International
of Chiropractic in the world. Under-
Georgia, northwest of Atlanta, is
Programs provides comprehensive sup-
graduates can pursue 14 undergraduate
home to more than 2,800 undergrad-
port for international students to ensure
degrees; a pre-chiropractic, degree-seek-
uate, graduate and professional students
immigration compliance, academic
ing pathway; and three graduate
who come from across the country and
success and social connectedness within
degrees within the College of Graduate
the globe. But out of numerous options
the campus and surrounding communi-
and Undergraduate Studies (CGUS).
students have to choose from in pursuit
ties. Given that 10 percent of the current
Some degree programs are offered online
of higher education, what leads them to
student body is classified as international,
through the College of Online Education.
Life U? To get a better understanding
making sure these students feel included
as to what leads students to travel great
and supported is a top priority.
distances to attend this institution, it’s
Every Life U student’s journey is a
According to records kept in the Department of International Programs, about 35 percent of current international
helpful to ask those who journeyed the
unique, personalized experience, but after
students are enrolled in the Doctor of
farthest and those who work with them.
speaking to several international students
Chiropractic program, 25 percent in the
about what drew them to Life U, three
B.S Exercise Science, 25 percent in B.B.A
international students from more than 66
“Life University has been home to
major themes emerged: academic oppor-
Business Administration and 15 percent
countries of the world since 1997,” says
tunities, athletic pursuits and a strong
in various other degree programs.
Dr. Sairgul Matikeeva-Kinney, Director of
sense of community and support.
International Programs at Life U. “Most
Tendai Rioga, a B.B.A Business Administration and B.S Computer Informa-
of our international students come from
Academic Opportunities
Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany,
Life U is a health sciences institution
by way of South Africa as a student-ath-
Spain, Iceland, Hong Kong, South Africa,
most known for its College of Chiroprac-
lete for Life U’s championship Men’s
the Netherlands and other countries.”
tic, the largest single-campus College
Rugby team, but he has experienced pro-
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