Three students from Missouri State University-West Plains have spent the fall semester studying at the university’s branch campus on the Liaoning Normal University (LNU) campus in Dalian, China.

The opportunity was part of the university’s China Semester Study Away Program.

In addition to taking classes, the students also worked as interns in the branch campus’ offices and taught Chinese students English.

Through their experience, they have learned more about the Chinese culture, history and language and developed an increased awareness of the country’s growing business relationship with the U.S.

The trio left the U.S. on Aug. 21 and will return Dec. 22.

For more information about the program, call the academic affairs office, 417-255-7272.