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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...

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April 28th, 2022

Nhi Tran from Vietnam: Studying English at the Intensive English Center...

Nhi Tran from Vietnam is studying English at the Intensive English Center (IEC) at St. Cloud State University in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

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Apr 20, 2022

Rosaline Kamara is from The Gambia, she is a junior majoring in Medical...

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 excell...

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Apr 19, 2022

Chun-Ling Lee from Taiwan is studying American Sign Language...

Why did you decide to study in the USA? I came to the USA to learn American Sign Language, Deaf Education, sign language interpreter regulations, and everything I could about Deaf culture and the community. I would like to bring all these experien...

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April 13th, 2022

Samantha Guzman from Honduras is Studying for her Master’s in Taxation &...

I encourage everyone to come study in the USA! It was the best time of my life, and I made memories that I will never forget. Apply to schools that fit your wants and needs.

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Apr 11, 2022

Fernanda Terrazas, from Mexico, graduated from Grossmont College with an...

After receiving her associate’s degree, Fernanda transferred to San Diego State University to continue studying for a bachelor’s degree in microbiology.

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Apr 11, 2022

Isabela of Brazil is majoring in International Relations at Kalamazoo...

Why did you decide to study in the USA? I was an exchange student in high school in Michigan, so I decided to return for college. The university system in Brazil is different. Each program has only a few spots, and there is a national test for the...

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April 8th, 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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Mar 23, 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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Mar 22, 2022

Ashish Dakarapu from India: Studying for a Master's Degree in Computer...

Ashish Dakarapu from India is a graduate student majoring in Computer Science at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois.

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March 22nd, 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 pote...

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Mar 21, 2022

I Miss Los Angeles' Art Museums with All My Heart

Laura Salazar is an international student from El Salvador at Otis College of Art and Design. She says, “One of the things that I’ve missed the most during the pandemic has been visiting the museums in SoCal. California has some of the be...

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Dec 18, 2021

Managerial Finance at the University of Mississippi

Quan from Hanoi, Vietnam, studied managerial finance at the University of Mississippi. While there, he took advantage of both personal and professional opportunities for growth.

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December 17th, 2021

Natalija Koreka from Latvia: Earned a University Transfer Degree from...

Natalija Koreka, from Latvia, attended Foothill College in northern California. She earned her Associate of Arts degree in Economics from Foothill College and transferred to the University of Southern California to complete her bachelor’s degre...

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Nov 22, 2021

Akari Masaoka from Japan: Studied English at American Collegiate English...

Akari Masaoka from Japan studied English at American Collegiate English (ACE) at Grossmont College in El Cajon, California. She is now a freshman studying Digital Arts.

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Nov 22, 2021

Eneritz Ares is from Spain and is studying English at the English...

Eneritz Ares is from Spain and is studying English at the English Language Institute at the University of California, San Diego in San Diego, California

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November 22nd, 2021

Alvin Gunawan from Indonesia: Earned an Associate in Arts Direct Transfer...

Alvin Gunawan from Indonesia earned his Associate in Arts direct transfer degree from Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington and then transferred to University of California at Berkeley where he is currently a junior majoring in chemica...

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Nov 22, 2021

Tri Minh Nguyen from Vietnam: Completing his Associate in Arts Transfer...

Tri Minh Nguyen from Vietnam is completing his Associate in Arts (Direct Transfer) Degree majoring in Computer Science at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, Washington.

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Nov 22, 2021

Mai Ngoc Phuong Nguyen from Vietnam: Studying for an Associate of Arts...

Mai Ngoc Phuong Nguyen from Hochiminh City Vietnam is studying for an Associate of Arts degree in International Studies at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington.

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November 22nd, 2021

Indri Putri from Indonesia: Studies Liberal Arts at Bunker Hill Community...

Indri Putri, from Indonesia, studies at Bunker Hill Community College in metropolitan Boston, where she is enjoying U.S. culture and a liberal arts education.

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Nov 22, 2021

Natsumi Sasabe from Tokyo, Japan: Majoring in Theatre Arts at SUNY...

Why did you decide to study in the USA? I have been fascinated by musical theatre and dancing. I love to perform in front of an audience and express myself. I was not good at stating my opinion with words, so for me, dancing was my way of communic...

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Nov 22, 2021

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