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Living in the U.S. to Go to China
“But this pandemic has taught me many things,” Diego said. “I learned to trust in God and in His plans for us!” Read more
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May 3, 2024
Friendship in Pandemic Times
Eye contact, a sincere smile, and a warm hug were the three ingredients I needed to start a friendship when I was a child. Over time, that list of elements began to grow, but I never thought I would add 6-ft-distance, a mask, and a video call. Read more
May 3, 2024
My Next Road Trip Adventure: Yosemite National Park
Don’t be afraid of picking a place you’ve never been before, instead be eager to explore new areas where you can collect the best memories and be inspired by them at the same time! So far I feel ready to take on this new adventure, and I cannot wait to hit the road towards Yosemite! Read more
May 3, 2024
5 Reasons Why I Would Love to Visit Iowa Again
This is my first time being really far away from home to an almost different world. I found myself in the Midwest USA state, Iowa. Yes, one of the coldest states in the U.S. Read more
May 3, 2024
A New Journey Is About to Begin
I am excited to be in this new reality and enjoy as much as I can at this stage of my life. It will definitely require more focus, work, determination and study, but I am hoping to absorb as much information as possible so I can be prepared to be the best professional I can to help people through my future career. Read more
May 3, 2024
Architecture Student Voices at Truckee Meadows Community College: Kallie Mendoza
When it comes to deciding your future education, Kallie recommends having patience and taking your time; there is no time limit to getting your degree. She had the mindset of getting a degree and enrolling in university classes right away after graduating from high school. Read more
May 3, 2024
Ending the Semester with 2 Bangs!
Genesee Community College, also known as GCC, is a part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. SUNY is a large comprehensive system of public colleges and universities in New York State, made up of 64 campuses. Read more
May 3, 2024
Networking of a Lifetime
When I decided I wanted to study abroad, the first thing I did was to look for Brazilian students who were pursuing a degree abroad and for staff members who could help me figure out the application process. Read more
May 3, 2024
New Minimum-Wage Law in Massachusetts: A Chance or a Hurdle for Au Pairs?
A new minimum-wage law was changed to increase their wages, but according to many working au pairs, it’s caused more harm than good. Read more
May 3, 2024
An Unforgettable Day Trip Driving Around San Francisco
Overall, I would say that if something does not turn out in your favor, you can still make the most out of it; it is all about seeing things from a positive perspective… and remember that the most amazing experiences aren’t planned. Read more
May 3, 2024
Where to Live in Santa Barbara, and How to Find Housing as an International Student
“How do I find housing in Santa Barbara? And where in Santa Barbara should I live?” Those are two of the main questions students have when they get into Santa Barbara City College (SBCC). Read more
May 3, 2024
Affordability: My Story
Being honored with a full-tuition scholarship was, for me, the biggest blessing I have ever received in life. Read more
May 3, 2024
Nothing Is Impossible
Camila has lived for long periods in three different countries so far and speaks four languages. She knows about cultural shocks and how to adapt to a new culture. Read more
May 3, 2024
Where Have Your Decisions Taken You?
Almost three years ago, I decided to come to the United States as an au pair. At that time, I was working as an elementary school teacher in Mexico, and honestly, the process of deciding to quit my job to come to the United States was hard. I believe that part of what made it hard was that I was used to making decisions based on other people's opinions. Read more
May 3, 2024
Thrift Culture: A Sustainable Way to Get Dressed
Have you ever wondered what if the world's largest clothing retail companies stopped their production? Well, to me it wouldn't make much difference because the world does not need more clothes; there is already a lot of it. Read more
May 3, 2024
Boundaries, When to Draw the Line
As humans we are bound to make or have relationships with others. We naturally live in, by, and with these bonds, in various settlements of our lives. We let people in and out of our lives voluntarily and somewhat not, all depending on circumstances and seasons, maybe. Read more
May 3, 2024
You Can Do It!
“When I came here, I was so excited. However, I found many differences from my country,” she commented. For example, Jeimmy missed having lunch with her family every Sunday, as she used to have in Colombia. Read more
May 3, 2024
Tips and Tricks: Adapt More Easily While Taking Online Classes
These are certainly difficult times that are requiring much adaptation and resilience. The pandemic arrived almost a year ago and put everybody into a state of chaos. Telling a little more about my personal experience with it, I flew back to Brazil immediately to be with my family during such uncertain times. Read more
May 3, 2024
How I Manage Stress from School — Or at Least Try To
Stress is something that we all face at one point or another in our lives, and we are all forced to deal with it. The stresses of being a college student have definitely proven to be the worst for me; and as much as I hate to keep bringing up the pandemic, the dreaded thing has only made my stressors worse. Read more
May 3, 2024
Women’s History Month at Genesee Community College
Throughout the years, Genesee Community College (GCC) has recognized people that have made a difference in the U.S. and around the world. This year was no exception! In collaboration with other SUNY institutions, GCC participated in a project to celebrate Women's History Month. Read more
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