SCSU Facts
Being Hmoob
Education Abroad
Global Foods
100

What year did St. Cloud State University start?

1869

100

Spell "Hello/Hi" in Hmong

NYOB ZOO

100

Give three reasons to study abroad

Earn college credits, self-discovery, experience different cultures, career opportunities, adventure

100

What is considered the national dish of Thailand?

Pad thai

200

What is the full name of the SCSU mascot?

Blizzard T. Husky

200

How many clans are there in the Hmong community?

18

200

What is the minimum GPA you need to study abroad for a semester?

GPA of 2.5

200
What is the name of this East Asian dish that is made from salted and fermented napa cabbage and seasoned with chili powder and other ingredients? 

Kimchi

300

How many campus(es) does SCSU have?

Three: Main campus, Plymouth campus, Castle campus
300

What is the significance of the Hmong New Year?

A time to honor ancestors, give thanks for the end of the harvest season, and welcome new beginnings. 

300

Which location "pays" students to study abroad on their program?

Korea

300

In what country can you find the dish called sauerbraten?

Germany

400

What was SCSU's primary purpose when it started in 1869?

Train teachers, teacher's training school, teaching, education

400

Name two prominent Hmong female celebrities.

Brenda Song, Sunisa "Suni" Lee, Kao Kalia Yang, Payengxa Lor, Lexus "Lexi" Vang, Gia Vang, Mee Moua,  Pao Houa Her, Tsabmim Xyooj, Mai Der Vang, Kaohly Her, Mee Moua, Sheng Thao, Kristy Yang, Mai Neng Moua

400

List the 4 locations you can study abroad to during your first year

Alnwick, England, UK; Gold Coast, Lismore, Australia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Gqeberha, South Africa

400

Bobotie is a spiced minced meat casserole with a savory egg custard topping from this country. 

South Africa

500

Which Division I sport is SCSU known for?

Ice hockey, hockey, women and men hockey

500

How many years have the Hmong people have been in the U.S.? 

50 years, since 1975.

500

Give me two ways you can fund your study abroad experience

FAFSA or Financial Aid awards, scholarships, personal funds, GoFundMe pages, fundraisers, loans 

500

What is considered the national dish of the United Kingdom?

Chicken tikka masala