International students who share this emphasis on family and religion will find a respect for these traditions here. Conversation is important. A promise is considered a convenant here. If you say you will do something, it will be done. Political values are conservative.
Individualism is valued highly.
Murray has a heritage of interest in the arts. Both on-campus and in the larger community, there is a strong interest in theatre. The university itself has three theatre sites where student and professional productions are always being staged. Any student may participate in all of these productions. The Murray State Dance Theatre is an exciting company of university performers who present dance productions throughout the year.