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Imagine Yourself at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)!

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) recently celebrated International Education Week, showcasing the diverse cultures and talents of its international students. The week featured exciting performances, a keynote speech by Danell Wilson-Perlman from South Africa, delicious food from various cultures, and creative workshops. TMCC also provided valuable support through its Counseling Center and fostered a welcoming atmosphere with flags from around the world representing students' home countries. The event highlighted TMCC’s commitment to creating a supportive community where international students can thrive and achieve their dreams. Read more

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Going to Office Event in San Jose, CA

Maya Goto, a sophomore at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her experience attending an office event in San Jose, CA, as part of her journey toward a future career in the U.S. She was excited and nervous to go on her first solo business trip, to visit a firm in Silicon Valley, and to dream about pursu Read more

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Getting Ready for Back-to-School

Blogger Maya Goto shares her goals for the new semester at Truckee Meadows Community College, focusing on improving sleep habits, managing time effectively, and enjoying her campus community. She reflects on how these goals help her stay motivated and create balance in her busy student life. Read more

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Growing Through New Experiences and Connections

Thu Aung, a student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, shares how her experience taking an American Sign Language (ASL) class not only introduced her to the Deaf community but also deepened her appreciation for new cultures and languages. Through campus events and supportive connections with peers and professors, she recognizes the importance of feeling welcomed and building community as an international student. Read more

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From Rejections to Success: How I Finally Landed My Summer Internship

Finding an off-campus job as an international student is often more complicated than expected due to restrictions like Curricular Practical Training (CPT), which requires the job to be related to your major. After facing multiple rejections from companies that couldn’t hire international students, Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo finally secured a summer internship at a local engineering shop through persistence and networking. Read more

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The Realities of Filing Taxes as an International Student: Ayomideji's Experience

Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his experience about learning how to file U.S. taxes for the first time. With the help of resources provided by Global Learning at Jamestown Community College and a tax consultant, he filed early, avoiding penalties and gaining peace of mind. Read more

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Summer 2024: Returning Home and Traveling

Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her summer 2024 experiences as she returns to her home country, Japan, and explores South Korea for the first time. Her summer adventures highlight the mix of excitement and nostalgia that comes with studying abroad and reconnecting with loved ones. Read more

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On-Campus Job Opportunities Over Winter Break

Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his experience securing a winter break job at Jamestown Community College's gym. Ayomideji scrambled to find job possibilities, track down a manager, and get a job while on campus over break. Read more

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Moving On: Building a better future

In her final blog post, Dylana Camacho Orozco reflects on the transformative experiences and growth she has undergone during her year at Truckee Meadows Community College. She shares her excitement about future opportunities and encourages other international students to embrace change and pursue new experiences. Read more

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Securing Employment in the U.S.: My Step-by-Step Guide for International Students

Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his journey of getting a job. In this first post of his series about getting a job in the U.S. while studying, he explains how guidance from the Global Learning and Career Services offices helped him navigate the necessary steps to get a job, obtain a social security card, and open a bank account, leading to a successful summer internship. Read more

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Dormitory Drama: The Midnight Fire Alarm Story

Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, recounts her first experience with a fire alarm in her new dorm. She describes the initial shock and chaos, the surprising calmness of her fellow students, and how the incident ultimately became a memorable part of her college experience. Read more