Student Experiences
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Updated: April 11, 2023
ASU’s Global Launch Program Helps Alum Achieve Career Dreams
International student Diana Salas Diaz from Peru knew she needed to improve her English skills and TOEFL score to take her career to the next level. After attending a two-month-long online English program through Global Launch at Arizona State University (ASU), she was admitted to ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management to earn her master’s degree.
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Updated: March 22, 2023
Studying Psychology at St. Joseph’s University in New York
Victoria Romão Nóbrega says studying abroad in the USA is “worth the leap!” She is a senior at St. Joseph’s University in New York majoring in psychology with a minor in criminal justice. Victoria was drawn to St. Joseph’s because of its small size and sense of community.
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Updated: February 28, 2023
Spotlight on Highline College Graduate: Orie Kimura - Celebrating Her Success as Featured Alumna on UW Tacoma
Check out Orie Kimura, an International student who graduated from Highline College in 2018, as she's featured on the University of Washington alumni page! We congratulate her on her achievements!
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Updated: February 23, 2023
International Student Parents Weigh In
The parents of siblings Micaela and Juan Pablo from Ecuador share their perspective on sending their kids abroad to study. Both students are attending Santa Rosa Junior College in California, and parents Pablo and Lorena have seen academic benefits and personal growth for their children.
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Updated: February 23, 2023
Studying for an MBA at University of Tampa
Jannelik Fbier of Germany is pursuing an MBA in general management at University of Tampa in Florida. Why UT? “The MBA program really focuses on personal improvement. Professors are extremely helpful while they still keep the program challenging,” Jannik says. “On top of that, the campus is just breathtaking,” he adds. “Lots of palm trees and an incredible architecture of the buildings.”
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Updated: February 10, 2023
Mission College Student Shout-Outs
Mission College in Santa Clara, California, is a top-choice community college for many study-abroad students. Current and former undergrads share their praise of Mission’s excellent professors, immersive English courses, and lifelong friendships made along the way.
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Updated: February 02, 2023
Chico State Helps Rebuild Communities
In the wake of Northern California’s devastating 2018 Camp Fire, Chico State University interior architecture professor Rouben Mohiuddin organized a project for his senior students to help design and rebuild homes in the communities affected by the fire.
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Updated: January 29, 2023
Studying Biochemistry at Westmont College in California
Mpho Mthethwa from South Africa is studying biochemistry at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. He wants to continue his studies to become a doctor and a public health specialist in his home country. Mpho chose Westmont because of the beautiful campus, then found a loving and wholesome community.
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Updated: January 18, 2023
Studying Science at Bellevue College in Washington State
Florida Cishesa from the Democratic Republic of Congo earned her associate degree in science from Bellevue College (BC) in Washington State. Through hard work and the support of her BC mentor, advisor, and professors, Florida gained admittance and a scholarship to study mechanical engineering at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
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Updated: January 16, 2023
Studying Pre-Physical Therapy at Mississippi College
Isaac Ting from Singapore is a junior at Mississippi College majoring in pre-physical therapy. He enjoys MC’s slower pace and well-rounded campus culture along with the welcoming vibe he received from his professors.
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Updated: January 13, 2023
Bunker Hill Community College’s HOPE Initiative
The HOPE Initiative at Boston’s Bunker Hill Community College helps male students of color build community and navigate available resources. HOPE Ambassador David Timothy is working to “affect change and have a voice in how Black and Latino males are seen at school and how they are informed.”
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Updated: January 06, 2023
Eyes on the Stars at the University of Arizona
Nikhil Garuda from India is an undergraduate researcher and astronomy major at the University of Arizona in Tucson. In this interview, he shares about his university experience, his chosen major, and what it’s like to be an international student in Tucson.
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Updated: January 04, 2023
Studying English at the University of Texas at Austin
Dalma Cerro from Colombia is a student in the Academic English Program at University of Texas at Austin (UT). She has a master’s degree in civil engineering and came to UT to improve her English skills before applying for a PhD program.
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Updated: December 15, 2022
Studying Architecture at College of DuPage
Akash Mattu learned about the construction industry by spending time with family friends who were architects. He discovered the beautiful and profound impacts architecture can have on poverty, social equity, and our built environment. Inspired to pursue a career, Akash was attracted to College of DuPage’s robust architecture program and affordability.
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Updated: December 14, 2022
Studying Psychology at Butte College
Zhizhen Tao from China got his associate degree in psychology at Butte College, California. Along the way, Zhizhen dramatically improved his English skills and transferred to a UC for his bachelor’s degree then to a private university to study for his master’s.
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Updated: December 14, 2022
Justice Studies at College of DuPage
How did Leah Gormaz get interested in criminology? By watching crime documentaries on TV! After a few gap years, Leah, a first-generation Latina in Illinois, learned about College of DuPage and started taking courses. She finished each term with honors and now sees herself as a role model for other Latina students seeking higher education.
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Updated: December 08, 2022
Internships, Work-Studies, OPT, and Job Hunting: Advice from a Peer Mentor
Giulia Lins of Brazil has been fortunate in her international education journey — but her proactive approach has also helped her create her own luck. From a youth exchange program, to peer mentorship opportunities, to a rewarding OPT internship — this marketing major continues to reap the benefits of hard work.
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Updated: December 01, 2022
Building and Bringing Home Berkeley Memories
Berkeley Global Access student Christian Johnsrud learned a lot, made lifelong friends, and had an unforgettable experience during his time at UC Berkeley. He thinks you will too.
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Updated: December 01, 2022
A Running Start
Kelechi Christian from Nigeria dreamed of competing as a runner in the United States. Her talent and hard work earned her a full scholarship to Mississippi College where she took on the challenge of athletics and academics.
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Updated: December 01, 2022
Studying Architectural Design and Drafting at Portland Community College in Oregon
Tae Jin “TJ” Kim from South Korea studied architectural design and drafting at Portland Community College in Oregon. Studying in the USA will help him achieve his dream of designing houses, towns, and communities in his home country.
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