Student Experiences
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Updated: May 03, 2022
A Day in the Life of an International Student
International student Bianca Revenga shares a day in her life at Felician University. In addition to her physical therapy class load, Bianca is a member of the soccer team and has a job at the Office of International Programs. She shares a typical day in her life at university in the U.S.
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Updated: April 29, 2022
Studying Studio Art at Golden West College
Yusun Lee from South Korea is a Studio Art major at Golden West College. She chose Golden West College because “they have a good international student office and an art department.” Yusun loves that her art professors “make every effort to teach students that learning art can be enjoyable.”
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Updated: April 28, 2022
International Students Love Lane Community College
International students at Lane Community College love the school and its programs! They like the small classes, the safe and naturally beautiful environment in Eugene, Oregon, and their helpful professors and advisors. Watch videos from international students at Lane Community College in Oregon.
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Updated: March 23, 2022
Exploring Nature Near Furman University!
Logan Coffee, student at Furman University in South Carolina, shares her favorite spots to explore nature nearby campus. They include lookout points, waterfalls, hiking trails, and mountains.
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Updated: March 22, 2022
Studying Business Administration at Portland Community College
Emily Dinh is the first person in her family to study abroad. She loves how welcoming everyone at Portland Community College has been! She says, “Long story short, I'm grateful and proud to be a part of the Portland Community College family.”
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Updated: September 30, 2022
Studying Computer Science at California State University, Chico
Pratiksha Arun Kapse graduated from California State University, Chico with a degree in Computer Science. She currently works at IBM as a software engineer. She chose Chico State because “while researching the universities I heard good things about the computer science course and the community at Chico State from alumni friends.”
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Updated: March 21, 2022
Why Study Data Science at the University of Illinois Chicago
Michelle Ramirez is a senior Data Science major at the University of Illinois Chicago. She chose her major because, “As an engineering student with several interests, I was most attracted to the data science major for its interdisciplinary potential and ability to grow my skill set in mathematics, programming, and domains of interest.”
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Updated: September 30, 2022
Crossing Oceans for New Opportunities
An adult learner and transfer student originally from Taiwan, Ju-Yu came to the United States in 2019 to kick start her education, launch a career, and set an example for her kids. At Irvine Valley College (IVC), she found the opportunity to do just that.
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Updated: September 30, 2022
Studying Data Science at the University of Illinois Chicago
“Originally, I was going to switch to the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to become a mathematics and computer science major, but I really wanted to stay in the College of Engineering,” says Kaylynn Arrington, a junior at the University of Illinois Chicago. “Someone mentioned they were creating the data science degree within the computer science department, which was perfect.”
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Updated: April 19, 2022
Rosaline Kamara is from The Gambia, she is a junior majoring in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato
The United States is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. And experiencing diversity is a key factor for me. I wanted to have the opportunity to learn about new cultures, languages, and meet new people. Universities offer excellent support facilities that guarantee student success.
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Updated: October 04, 2022
Studying English at the University of Texas Austin
Monica Patricia Arboleda Martínez from Colombia attends the English Language Center (ELC) at the University of Texas at Austin. She has a bachelor's degree in computer and systems engineering with a major in software engineering, and a specialization in strategic management. She plans to go to graduate school in the U.S.
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Student Appreciation: Portland Community College
Maria Hands Ruz from Venezuela says, “I decided to be an international student at Portland Community College (PCC) because I liked the option of spending two years at college before transferring to a university, and I am so glad I took that decision!”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Welcoming Russian Students to the University of North Georgia
Five Russian students studying at the University of North Georgia (UNG) during this academic year are gaining valuable experiences inside the classroom and in the community. "They're here to learn as much as possible and share as much as possible,” said Sheila Schulte, UNG associate vice president for international programs.
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Moorpark College Student Shout Outs
“At Moorpark College, we have a good International community,” says Tamim Mansoori from Afghanistan, who is studying computer science. “It was nice to be in a place where I was surrounded by other international students. I was able to do all the same activities as U.S. students and even more!”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Life in Washington State
Shoki Nakata from Japan is an international student at Edmonds College. He is currently majoring in biology and hopes to transfer to a four-year university. He says, “Overall, I love life in Washington State and at Edmonds College. I can’t imagine my life without the college and the people there.”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Home Away from Home
Nadim Boukhdhir from Tunisia is a Fulbright Scholar at Kent State University. He says, “I was accepted to pursue a Master of Architecture at Kent State University, where I wanted to learn about the relationship between architecture and education, design and learning.”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
My New Life at Truckee Meadows Community College
Kiara-Naseem Larkins, an international student from Germany at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) says, “It honestly feels like TMCC students, faculty, and staff are a big family where everyone looks out for each other. If you have difficulties of any kind — personal, academic, or financial — TMCC will find a way to help you.”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Studying Biology at Edmonds College
Shoki Nakata from Japan is an international student at Edmonds College. He is currently majoring in biology and hopes to transfer to a four-year university. He says, “I had started to search for colleges in the U.S. by focusing only on if they had a biology major or not, yet I found my ideal college by searching for what kind of opportunities they provide for students.”
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Studying at Northwest Missouri State University
Camilo Castelblanco Riveros, who is from Colombia, graduated from Northwest Missouri State University with his bachelor’s degree in biology and psychology with a minor in chemistry. He has accepted an offer to join Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, as a research assistant for neuroscience while pursuing a graduate degree.
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Updated: October 03, 2022
Bonding with Food
Sohini, an international student from India at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania, missed food from home. So she started cooking it for herself, and then she started sharing it with her friends. “[The cooking group] is one of my ways of showing my friends that I’m here for you and I care for you,” said Sohini. “It feels like family. It is my family... I have found my group of people that I can say are there for me.”
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