Conversations with Kansans
Conversations with Kansans gives current students conversation practice opportunities, provides connection for prospective students, and supports K-State’s mission of service and community engagement. Use the links below to join the conversation or sign-up to get information about future sessions.
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Make new friends around the world through online conversations.
Fall 2024 Conversation Schedule
Topic |
Date |
Time |
Registration Link |
| How do you feel about work/jobs in your country? | September 10 | 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| How do you feel about work/jobs in your country? | September 12 | 9:00 a.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| What are the most popular games and recreation in your culture? In the American English-speaking culture? | September 17 | 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| What are the most popular games and recreation in your culture? In the American English-speaking culture? | September 19 | 1:00 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| How important are professional sports in your society? | September 24 | 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| How important are professional sports in your society? | September 26 | 9:00 a.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| Did you study history in school? Was it your most or least favorite subject? What are some important historical events in your country? | October 1 | 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| Did you study history in school? Was it your most or least favorite subject? What are some important historical events in your country? | October 3 | 1:00 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| What are your hopes for new developments in technology? Do you have any fears about the newest technology? | October 8 | 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| What are your hopes for new developments in technology? Do you have any fears about the newest technology? | October 10 | 9:00 a.m. CDT (UTC-5) | |
| What kind of movies/entertainment do you prefer? | October 15 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
| What kind of movies/entertainment do you prefer? | October 17 | 1:00 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
| Let’s talk about food and cooking! | October 22 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
| Let’s talk about food and cooking! | October 24 | 1:00 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
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What role does storytelling play in your culture? Special evening with UFM students |
October 28 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
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What role does storytelling play in your culture? How much do you know about Halloween stories from the U.S.? |
October 29 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
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What role does storytelling play in your culture? How much do you know about Halloween stories from the U.S.? |
October 31 | 1:00 p.m. (UTC-5) | |
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How is fear treated in your culture? Is it always a negative emotion? |
November 5 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-6) | |
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How is fear treated in your culture? Is it always a negative emotion? |
November 7 | 9:00 a.m. (UTC-6) | |
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What is the importance of gratitude? |
November 12 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-6) | |
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What is the importance of gratitude? |
November 14 | 1:00 p.m. (UTC-6) | |
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How much do you know about the Thanksgiving story in the U.S.? Special evening with UFM students |
November 18 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-6) | |
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How much do you know about the Thanksgiving story in the U.S.? |
November 19 | 7:30 p.m. (UTC-6) | |
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How much do you know about the Thanksgiving story in the U.S.? |
November 21 | 1:00 p.m. (UTC-6) |