Marwa (Cherraf) Harps graduated from Delta State University with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in International Business in 2018 and then completed a Master's of Business Administration degree with a double concentration in Human Resources Management and Management of Information Systems in 2020. Along the way, she was inducted into the Delta State Student Hall of Fame for her outstanding academic and extra-curricular accomplishments. Check out the video above for a look at her time at DSU.

Originally from El Jadida, Morocco, Marwa currently works at Sierra College in California as the program manager for student engagement and undocumented and international student support.

How did DSU prepare you for what you’re doing now?

DSU was a catalyst in both my academic and professional careers, I’ve earned my degrees and a large portion of my professional skills in Management, Higher Education and Equity work through my journey at DSU, as a student, as a professional and as an individual living in the Delta. The combination of lived experiences and education I’ve earned at DSU were extremely helpful in preparing me to tackle the professional world and to be a better leader in and out of the workplace.

Read more about Marwa's DSU experience in the "Alumni Spotlight" tab.

International Student Spotlight:

Kyuhyeon Cho

Kyuhyeon Cho is a senior from Seoul, South Korea, in the Delta Music Institute's Entertainment Industry Studies degree program.

Why did you choose to attend Delta State?

I chose to attend Delta State for several reasons. Firstly, they offered an Entertainment Industry Studies program aligned with my academic interest and career goals. Secondly, Delta State's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community was appealing, especially for international students. Lastly, the university's location in the United States presented a unique opportunity to experience Bible Belt culture and affordable education.

What has been a memorable class and professor, and why?

One of my most memorable classes was English Composition 2 [ENG 102] with Professor Cowser. Professor Cowser was incredibly engaging, passionate, and knowledgeable about English composition, and I got to experience how to write in the British style. His teaching style made the class informative and enjoyable, and although that was the only B I got from my sophomore year, I learned a lot.

What is your advice about Delta State for current or future international students?

My advice to current and future international students at Delta State is to embrace every opportunity to get involved and meet people. Join clubs or organizations like the Student Government Association, fraternities and sororities, DSU Choir, and DMI band that interest you, attend events, and make connections. Additionally, feel free to seek support, whether related to academics or adjusting to a new culture. Delta State has resources to help you succeed.

Inaugural Five-Day

"Japan Festival in the Mississippi Delta"

The first ever Japan Festival in the Mississippi Delta brought five days of Japanese cinema, taiko drumming, tea, traditional spooky Japanese tales, and other cultural activities to Delta State's campus from October 4 - 8, 2023. Japan Outreach Initiative Coordinator Mizuki Umebara organized the extravaganza, and many DSU students, faculty, and staff volunteered.

The festival was sponsored by Delta State, the Japan Foundation - New York, Mississippi Humanities Council, Exchange Club of Cleveland, Visit Cleveland, and private donations.

Pictured: Shumpei Kobayashi, a junior from Tokyo, Japan, in Delta State's Commercial Aviation degree program.

More pictures of the Japan Festival in the Mississippi Delta here.