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    Salma Benhaida

    Director of International Recruitment and Admissions


    • Email: sbenhaid@kent.edu

    • Phone: 330-672-7970

    Top Interests

    🖌 Painting

    🍽 Cuisines

    😺 Cats

    This is Me

    About Me

    I was born in Casablanca, Morocco, and came to Ohio as an international student! Having been an international student myself – I earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in Ohio – I have developed a passion for helping international students and their families find their home away from home at !

    Moving to the U.S. to pursue higher education has enabled me to understand some of the challenges international students face on their study-abroad journey. My goal is to make the application and admission process as stress-free and welcoming as possible!

    In addition to English, I am fluent in Arabic and French.

    What I Love About State

    I love the sense of community and belonging at State! We are all one big family and our differences make us stronger!

    Fun Facts

    I love trying various cuisines from around the world.

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    • Undergraduate Admissions
      1-800-988-KENT
      admissions@kent.edu
         
    • Graduate Admissions
      330-672-2444
      gradadmissions@kent.edu
    • International Admissions
      330-672-7970
      intladm@kent.edu
        
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    800 E. Summit St., 161 Schwartz Center, OH, 44242
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    625 Loop Road, 106 Van Campen Hall, , OH 44242
    Mailing Address
    , Attn: Admissions Office, PO Box 5190, , OH 44242
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