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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

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(Academically) Sufficient…?

When student blogger Alaine Obra moved the U.S., she shifted not only where she lived, but how she learned. It’s been a big lesson. 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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Why Study in America?

Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, says, “I made the decision that once I was done being told what to choose then I would choose exactly what I wanted to do exactly where I wanted to do it.” And he wanted to study in the USA! Read more

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Boarding the Boeing

Toby Cutts, a student blogger attending Green River College in Washington State, shares, “Studying abroad was always a dream of mine, to travel the world and immerse myself in diverse cultures differing drastically from my village life back home. Finally discovering a world beyond the south of England was something I needed.” Read more

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Being Alone ≠ Lonely

Student blogger Alaine Obra works on adjusting to learning to be alone and discovers that being alone doesn’t mean she’s lonely. 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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How to Fit a Semester in a Suitcase

Alena Nitti is an international student from America who is studying abroad in Paris for this semester. Her experience is similar to international students who come to the U.S. for school — full of researching and planning, the stress and fun of packing your life up and moving to another country, plus acclimating to living and studying abroad. Read more

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Seasonal Depression Scammed Me

Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She was struggling with seasonal depression during the dark and snowy winter months — until she accidentally discovered a love for snowboarding. Read more

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Turn Your Vision Into Action in 2023

Marketing specialist, musician, and MMA-fighter-in-training Charles Varghese shares that “For the first time in years, I’ve taken tangible steps towards accomplishing my goals — I’ve started a savings account, I’ve used my phone a LOT less, I’ve trained and eaten consistently — and those habits are trickling over to my smaller goals as well. Read more

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New Year, New Me…not!

Student blogger Alaine Obra is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Reflecting on her second New Year’s celebration in the U.S., Alaine realizes that “looking at this new year, it isn’t a time for a new person to come through, but for someone to grow and accept the new ‘olds’ that arrive.” Read more

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Improve Your English While Pursuing A Higher Education at ASU

ASU is home to Global Launch, one of the nation’s largest intensive English programs. Students of all ages and cultures make their way to Arizona State University to perfect their English skills and immerse themselves in the American way of life. The purpose of Global Launch is always to make sure international students are equipped to not only meet the school’s expectations but also to succeed in their respective degree programs. Read more