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Introducing my Pura Vida Life

Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica is a new blogger studying at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She reflects on how she came to the U.S., saying, “When I look at my old diary entries saying that I wanted to study abroad, I feel so proud of myself knowing that I’m making that dream true.” Read more

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It’s fall, once again!

Student blogger Alaine Obra’s second year at Truckee Meadows Community College has just begun! As an International Peer Mentor, she saw this year’s new international students and remembered how eager she was last year to start her new journey — and now she’s in the middle of that journey, helping students begin theirs. Read more

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My journey at Lane Community College as an International Student

When I made the life-changing decision to study abroad in the United States, I sought a college that not only provides academic excellence but one that would foster personal growth and inclusivity,” says Nikhar Ramlakhan, an international student from Johannesburg, South Africa, majoring in Computer Science. “Lane Community College is an excellent starting point as it offers a solid foundation and valuable opportunities for any international student pursuing higher education in the U.S. Read more

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Let’s Get Mental

Truckee Meadows Community College’s lead counselor Erin Frock talks to international student Alaine Obra about the benefits of caring for your mental health. Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more

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Join Us for a Virtual Event: Planning for International Study and Understanding the U.S. Education System

Are you unsure of how to plan for international study? We’re excited to invite you to a Facebook Live session moderated by Darren Grosch, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at LACC, and panelist Chanhyuk “Ken” Park, an international student from Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea, studying Biochemical Engineering at Skagit Valley College. Read more

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“We’re Online!”

“Everyone knows — or maybe you’ve noticed — that Filipinos are very active online. We go crazy with it,” says Alaine Obra. Moving to the U.S. for school, she learned to navigate a different set of apps and social media norms. Currently, Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more

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Studying Abroad: Choosing Your School/Major and Adjusting to Your New Home

Francesca Bizzarri-Black, a student from Seattle, Washington, decided to pursue her studies abroad due to holding dual citizenship in Italy and the US. After careful consideration, she chose the American University of Rome (AUR) due to its excellent Arts and Humanities Departments, small campus and class sizes, and the fact that weekend classes allow for travel to other parts of Europe. Read more

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The Student Wears Prada

Growing up in the Philippines, student blogger Alaine Obra wasn’t able to express herself through fashion; she mostly wore uniforms to school and dressed conservatively otherwise. So, studying in the States has given Alaine a fashion awakening! Currently, Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more

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Missouri Southern State University Offers Automatic Scholarships for International Students

Missouri Southern State University, located in picturesque, charming Joplin, Missouri, is stepping up its support of international students by offering automatic scholarships to qualifying study abroad candidates. With Missouri Southern’s already low-cost tuition, these scholarships are sure to make continuing your education as an international student even more affordable and accessible. Read more

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From Class to Kitchen

Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, says, "I am here to tell you that cooking properly will save you money and give you more time as a healthier person in the long run." Read more