Empowering International Students at TCU
While her driver’s license may say “Texas,” Kennedy Bosman’s ’23 birth certificate says “Oregon.” A Pacific Northwesterner at heart, she’s found a
second home in Fort Worth — though her journey to TCU began long before she stepped
into her current role as an International Admission Counselor.As a student, Kennedy, a religion major, remembers learning how to two-step alongside fellow non-Texans and international
classmates, all adjusting together to new traditions, tastes and rhythms of Texas
life. Those shared moments of discovery and belonging left a lasting mark.
“We were in it together,” she recalls — and that same spirit continues to guide her work today.
Now, Kennedy helps students from Asia, Africa and the Middle East navigate the exciting
— and sometimes intimidating — process of applying to college abroad. She strives
to make the experience of applying to college and adjusting to a new country a little
less daunting. Whether she’s answering a question, sharing information, being a friendly
face or serving as a mentor, Kennedy finds joy in walking alongside students in whatever
way is most helpful to them.Travel has been one of Kennedy’s greatest teachers. From wandering streets whose names
she couldn’t read to ordering meals in languages she was just learning, she’s discovered
that every trip, challenge and conversation makes her braver and more curious about
the world. In every adventure, one theme remains: travel has never failed to make
her braver, more confident, and more connected. That’s exactly what she hopes students
experience as international Horned Frogs — breaking out of their shell, connecting
with people from all backgrounds, and making the most of every opportunity.
“I wish I could say navigating a new culture and city is easy,” Kennedy admits. “But it’s so worth it—and at TCU, students are supported every step of the way.”
When it comes to food, Kennedy’s dream meal abroad is simple: a comforting bowl of
pho with Vietnamese iced coffee. On campus, she finds that same sense of comfort in
the TCU community.
“People here are so genuine,” she says. “Some of the friends I met as an undergraduate have become my ‘Fort Worth family.’ Those relationships are deep and lasting.”
One of her favorite stories is of two students admitted to TCU on the same prestigious
scholarship. Living on opposite sides of the world, they connected before arriving
and are now roommates in their first year. “Stories like that remind me how powerful
this community can be,” Kennedy says.
She describes TCU in three words: community, connection and growth — all values reflected
in the international student experience. Some of the most involved and inspiring students
on campus, she says, come from abroad and she couldn’t be prouder to support them.Outside of work, Kennedy enjoys all things creative — baking, writing, photography,
cooking and curating the perfect outfit. Though each has its own “rules,” she admits
she rarely follows them precisely. For Kennedy, creativity isn’t about perfection
— it’s about connection and care, the same values she brings to her work with students
every day.