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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
Christian Hjarpe, a 23-year-old international student from Sweden, shares his typical day as a student at Hillsborough Community College (HCC) in Tampa, Florida. His day starts early with a morning shift at the campus bookstore, followed by classes in the afternoon.
He says, “I would recommend HCC to anyone, because I’ve enjoyed the experience immensely so far, and I am very happy with my daily routines.” Read more
Helena Pamplona Ardigó is an international student from Brazil who is studying at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. She’s involved in many groups on campus including the Honors Club, Student Government Association, and is the president of the International Students Ambassador Club, which, she says is, “by far my favorite title here.” Read more
Mai (Maya) Goto from Japan is a new student blogger studying business at Truckee Meadows Community College. Mai is passionate about badminton and English and started dreaming about studying in the U.S. when she was 6 years old. “Now I’m in the U.S.! I look forward to sharing more of my first-hand experiences in Reno, Nevada, with you in my upcoming blogs,” she says. Read more
Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica is a new blogger studying at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. She reflects on how she came to the U.S., saying, “When I look at my old diary entries saying that I wanted to study abroad, I feel so proud of myself knowing that I’m making that dream true.” Read more
In her final post, Truckee Meadows Community College student blogger Alaine Marie Obra reflects on her journey so far. She says, “Knowing which career path you want to take can be confusing!” But Alaine looks excitedly to her future “to see what’s in store for me and for the new endeavor I am going to take.” Read more
Student blogger Alaine Obra’s second year at Truckee Meadows Community College has just begun! As an International Peer Mentor, she saw this year’s new international students and remembered how eager she was last year to start her new journey — and now she’s in the middle of that journey, helping students begin theirs. Read more
When I made the life-changing decision to study abroad in the United States, I sought a college that not only provides academic excellence but one that would foster personal growth and inclusivity,” says Nikhar Ramlakhan, an international student from Johannesburg, South Africa, majoring in Computer Science. “Lane Community College is an excellent starting point as it offers a solid foundation and valuable opportunities for any international student pursuing higher education in the U.S. Read more
Truckee Meadows Community College’s lead counselor Erin Frock talks to international student Alaine Obra about the benefits of caring for your mental health. Alaine is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Read more