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Living and studying in the USA as an international student will bring you many opportunities. These resources will help you prepare for your academic journey and fun new experiences in the United States!

It’s Not All Sunshine And Roses: How I Survived My First Semester

It’s Not All Sunshine And Roses: How I Survived My First Semester

Starting college in a new country isn’t always easy—and Amairani’s first semester proves that! From struggling with math terminology because of the language barrier to earning an A in College Algebra, she learned that challenges can become opportunit...

Aug 13, 2026
Understanding the American Education System

Understanding the American Education System

The American education system offers a rich field of choices for international students. There is such an array of schools, programs and locations that the choices may overwhelm students, even those from the U.S. As you begin your school search, it&r...

Category: Education System in the USA
August 10th, 2026
Meet Avla Tani: Graduate Assistant – International Enrollment

Meet Avla Tani: Graduate Assistant – International Enrollment

From leaving Côte d'Ivoire to earning an MBA in the United States, Avla Tani's story is a powerful reminder of how studying abroad can transform a student's future. What began as a leap of faith became an inspiring journey of academic growth, cultura...

August 4th, 2026
Court's in Session: Restarting a Law Career in a New Country

Court's in Session: Restarting a Law Career in a New Country

Rezarta Mataj had already achieved a great deal in her career at a  young age — a federal judge by the age of 24, a lovely family soon after, and the accolades to be an adjunct professor at public and private law schools all across Albania...

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
Rewriting the Code: Black Women in STEM

Rewriting the Code: Black Women in STEM

Jessie Gentles is a Jamaican-born woman and software engineering student at Miami University. In this podcast interview, she talks about being part of the minuscule 3% of women of color in the IT space.

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
Prologue to Greatness: Author, Astrophysicist, and Mentor

Prologue to Greatness: Author, Astrophysicist, and Mentor

Maryam Esmat’s 24 years of life have played out like a greatest hits album. She’s graced the pages of Forbes Middle East 30 Under 30 for her work in astrophysics and donned the title of the youngest published author in the Middle East &md...

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
Chasing the Hogwarts Fantasy: Transporting to the U.K.

Chasing the Hogwarts Fantasy: Transporting to the U.K.

In this podcast episode, meet Paige Steffy. She received her undergraduate degree from University of California, Davis and her graduate degree at Royal Holloway, University of London. Enjoy part 1 of her journey in this episode.

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
Escaping 1977 Vietnam: Finding a Place to Belong

Escaping 1977 Vietnam: Finding a Place to Belong

Danny Nguyen and his family escaped from Vietnam to America in 1975 during the Vietnam War because his parents wanted a better life for their four children. Now, Danny is the VP of Administrative Services at Mission College. This is part 1 of his con...

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
Turning Inspiration Into Your Career Path, Part 2

Turning Inspiration Into Your Career Path, Part 2

Valeria Rivera personifies the growth you can experience by stepping out of your comfort zone. In this podcast, hear how her origins brought her from San Salvador, El Salvador, to now being one semester away from graduating with her bachelor’s...

Category: Podcasts
July 28th, 2026
Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone, Part 1

Moving Out of Your Comfort Zone, Part 1

Valeria Rivera personifies the growth you can experience by stepping out of your comfort zone. In this podcast interview, hear how her origins brought her from San Salvador, El Salvador, to now being one semester away from graduating with her bachelo...

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026
An Outlook with a Mission

An Outlook with a Mission

Podcast episode 2: Pietro Rossini from Italy is studying for his master's in journalism at Boston University.

Category: Podcasts
Jul 28, 2026

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