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Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her enriching experiences with the Japanese Club at the University of Nevada, Reno. From cultural festivals to classroom insights, she explores the vibrant intersection of Japanese and American student life. Read more
Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica experiences her first winter in Reno! She sees and experiences snow for the first time, goes Disco Tubing at Palisades, Tahoe and also tries skiing. “Snow was a whole new experience for me and I really enjoyed it and I’m grateful for all the opportunities I had to play in the snow,” says Dylana. Read more
Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), experiences her first Easter in America. From learning about American Easter traditions to participating in an egg hunt, eating Ghirardelli chocolate, and learning to play pickleball, Haruna had a fun first Easter in the U.S. Read more
Sara Çakırgöz, originally from Turkey and an aspiring master's student in America, shares her journey of language learning at American English College and her excitement about becoming the college's student blogger. She is confident that she chose the right language school for transitioning into a new culture and language. Read more
Dylana Camacho Orozco, an international student from Costa Rica, interviews Truckee Meadows Community College theater professor Shea King. Dylana is a Computer Science major who also loves the arts and her theater class with Professor King. As she says, “Creating codes or creating characters? Why choose? Let’s do both!” Read more
Mai (Maya) Goto, a student at Truckee Meadows Community College, is excited about spring semester in Reno, Nevada. She’s going to be balancing five classes and work while making time for working out at the climbing gym and making her favorite Japanese foods from home. “Balancing the challenges of school with moments of happiness and exploration makes life in Reno the best of self-discovery and opportunities,” she says. Read more
Jodie Hall from France has a background in hospitality and is pursuing further education in the United States at Truckee Meadows Community College. She’s excited about learning about the cultural differences in hospitality and having an internship at a local hotel. Read more
Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is going home to Japan over her summer break, where she intends to deepen her knowledge of her culture and history by visiting historical places and attending traditional festivals. Other goals for her break include swimming with her dog in the river and enjoying summer fruit before she returns to the U.S. and transfers to a four-year university. Read more
Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is a student assistant in SRJC’s International Student Program. She shares her experience of working on-campus, including how she got her job and its challenges and rewards. Read more
Mai (Maya) Goto, a student at Truckee Meadows Community College, encountered big changes during her winter break! She moved out of her homestay and started a new phase, filled with friends, fun, and adventures including trips to Lake Tahoe and Seattle. All of these changes set a hopeful tone for her new semester. Read more
In her fourth post, student blogger Mai (Maya) Goto from Japan talks about her job on campus at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). She loves hearing new languages during her work shifts and talking to people from various backgrounds. Plus, “food is a universal language and as a college student at TMCC, I've had the chance to embark on a culinary expedition right here on campus,” says Maya. Read more
Haruna Matsuoka, an international student from Japan at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is in her final semester and plans to transfer to a California State University (CSU) school, shares her experiences in the U.S. and her first trip back to Japan in two years. Haruna chose SRJC for its sports medicine program, influenced by her background in cross-country skiing and her desire to work in the athletic field. Read more
Dylana Camacho Orozco, an international student from Costa Rica, shares her experience of celebrating New Year's traditions from her home country in a new environment. She reflects on the importance of embracing new experiences and the optimism of starting a new semester and year with confidence and renewed aspirations. Read more
Fall quarter for international students at Green River College was a fun one with events ranging from outdoor hikes and karaoke nights to festive movie screenings and sports tournaments. Blogger Toby Cutts looks back at highlights, including a trip to Huskies Stadium in Seattle, a spooky Haunted House organized by the Asian Student Union, and a Friends-giving Autumn Feast. Read more
Green River College’s American Experience Club put on a Thanksgiving event for its international students. It was a resounding success, bringing students together for an evening of laughter, camaraderie, and creativity. Read more
Maya Goto, a student blogger at Truckee Meadows Community College, recounts her extraordinary Thanksgiving experience in the heart of Arizona. Accompanied by her host mother, Maya embarks on a seven-and-a-half-hour drive through Nevada and Arizona, exploring scenic landscapes, the Grand Canyon, and encountering wild donkeys and horses — a surprising highlight of the trip! Read more
Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica is studying at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada, and has been experiencing homesickness. “Personally, I believe that homesickness is not something that you can get rid of, it's something you learn to live with, but it absolutely can be eased according to your own rhythm,” she says. Read more
Green River College’s American Experience Club sets out on an American adventure. “A group of eager students, armed with banners and boundless energy, embarked on an American football pilgrimage to see the mighty University of Washington face off against the Utah Utes,” narrates blogger Toby Cutts. Learn about their day at a college football game! Read more
Maya Goto reflects on the past three months since arriving at Truckee Meadows Community College where she is attempting to balance study, friendships, and work. She encourages students to take advantage of on-campus resources, which as Maya says, “[they’re] part of [your] college tuition, so there is no reason for hesitation!” Read more
On the last hot day in Seattle, and the last day that the trails on Mount Rainier were open, a group of students from Green River College set off on an epic adventure. An adventure that had many challenges: the club leaders woke up late, the student group was almost left behind by the bus driver, and the lines to get onto the trails were long. But student blogger Toby Cutts and his fellow adventurers prevailed and were greeted with breathtaking views, picture-perfect waterfalls, and beautiful scenery during their climb. Read more