US College Football Traditions Can be Lost on International Students

FILE - Kansas State fans cheer on the field after an NCAA college football game against Oklahoma in Manhattan, Kan., in this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo.

American-style football is a big part of college life on many campuses – with chants, songs, rivalries and homecoming celebrations.

But the celebration can be lost on international students, who aren’t typically familiar with the sport. The World reports Colorado State University offers a noncredit course to help students understand American football. (November 2023)