THESE SIX STUDENTS from Missouri State University-West Plains are spending the fall semester at Liaoning Normal University (LNU) in Dalian, China, as part of the China Semester Study Away Program. In addition to taking classes at Missouri State-West Plains’ branch campus at LNU, they’re also working as interns in the campus’ offices and teaching Chinese students English. Through their experience, they will learn more about the Chinese culture, history and language and develop an increased awareness of the growing business relationship with the U.S. From left are Sage Clunn, Ava; Weston Phipps, West Plains; Meghan Ledford, Ozark; Rosemary Driscoll, Brandsville; Michelle Oliver, West Plains; and Destiny Johnson, Viola, Ark., at Tienanmen Square in Beijing near the Forbidden City. The group left the U.S. on Aug. 16 and will return Dec. 16. (Photo provided)