Student Experiences

Tien Pham from Vietnam received an associate’s degree at Edmonds College and then transferred to Seattle University where she is a junior majoring in nursing

To all the students who want to study in the U.S., you will become a better version of yourself when you start your journey here. As long as you have basic English, you will be fine! This is a great opportunity for you to grow and be more independent.

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Mwana Hussein’s Success Story: From iD Tech Camper to Data Scientist at Barclays

When Mwana flew from Kenya to Cambridge to attend an iD Tech Camps hosted at MIT Campus, she said to herself, “I remember landing there thinking: my dream is about to start.” 

She was right. 

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Fernanda Terrazas, from Mexico, graduated from Grossmont College with an associate of science degree

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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Brenda Ametepe, from Togo, is a sophomore at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) in Santa Rosa, California

I am aspiring to go to medical school. The medical field is not developed enough in my home country, so I am excited to bring back some new knowledge to it. 

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Aditya Nijasure from Mumbai, India, is studying information technology at Western New England University

The easiest way to find a job on campus is to look on the Cornerstone app. Also, Western New England University has a partnership with Handshake, which is a job platform. So students will be able to find on-campus jobs as well as off-campus jobs with ease.

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iD Tech Student Success Stories

Come see why students have chosen iD Tech. Students will meet new friends, use professional software from companies like Adobe, Autodesk, Nvida, and Epic Games, improve their English, and build a foundation of knowledge that will make a positive impact in school, college, and future careers

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Claudia Kaori Nakano Lira from Mexico is a senior majoring in mass communication and minoring in marketing at the University of North Alabama

My university in Mexico, La Salle, had a new exchange program with the University of North Alabama. I liked the university for its multiculturalism. They recieve a considerable amount of foreign students, allowing me to expand my horizons and improve my intercultural communication skills.

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Uyen Nguyen, from Vietnam, is majoring in International Relations, Visual Material Culture, and French Transnational Studies at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland

Goucher College is really unique, and I couldn’t have made a better choice. I came here not only for the study abroad program, but I also for the people.

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A Day in the Life of an International High School Student in the United States

Have you ever wondered what life is like for international high school students in the United States? Everybody has different experiences: Some students live in residence halls, some with host families. Some students live in big cities, others in rural locations

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Peter Gong, from China, took a certificate program in Marketing at Portland Community College (PCC) in Portland, Oregon

The best thing I liked about my program was that we had a lot of opportunities to do presentations in classes, and this helped me to improve my ability of public speaking.

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Yufei Ma: Developing Transferable Educational and Professional Skills

I think the summer program is a fantastic opportunity to combine academic study with personal growth. The summer enrichment is very demanding and the courses progress faster than normal classes.

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Chunchun Zhang: Oral Communication Classes Offered a ‘Benefit of a Lifetime’ for Business Plus Student Turned Columbia School of Social Work Graduate

The time I spent with my friends, the excitement when your work is recognized by professors, the sense of achievement when you learned new things, and, also, the wonderful life in NYC!

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Nawaf Alsaif from Saudi Arabia graduated from California State University, Fresno with a major in construction management and a minor in general business administration

Deciding to study in the USA is an ambitious decision that comes after much reflection and self-review and based on unique circumstances. In my case, the availability of appropriate conditions and the support of friends and family, especially parents, were the first impetus to embark on this journey.

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Lupe Jara Guerrero, from Peru, is majoring in Business Administration at Irvine Valley College in Irvine, California

I chose to study in the USA because I wanted to learn more about business and management to develop new skills and improve in my career. I have previously traveled to various parts of the United States and felt the education system here offered more opportunities than that of other countries. I had been learning the English language over the years in Peru, and it just made sense to continue the English language right in the US while earning a degree or certificate in my field.

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Moath Sharayah, from Jordan, is majoring in Industrial Engineering at the College of DuPage, located in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

My career goal is to be an ultra-successful engineer. I think my education in the U.S. will not only help me achieve that, but it will also improve my technical and management skills.

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Van Phan from Viet Nam is a senior, majoring in communication, at Grossmont College

Since I was a little child, I dreamed that one day I would come to the USA to study. The biggest reason I considered a study abroad program is the opportunity to see and explore the world.

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Berkeley Global Student from Brazil Values Entrepreneurship Certificate Program

Really listen to what your teachers have to say. For example, when I got there we heard that it is important to interact and network with people in the Bay Area.

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Inocentia Graciela Warman, from Indonesia, is Studying Psychology at Tacoma Community College (TCC) in Tacoma, Washington

I feel like studying in the USA offers many opportunities, not only academically but also for building character skill (like leadership, global networking, and many more).

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Veronika Kozina, from Croatia, is majoring in biotechnology at Bunker Hill Community College in Boston, Massachusetts

When it comes to making friendships in the USA, I would just say, because of the diversity and multicultural aspect, there is a match for anyone.

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Samuel Sam from Ghana is in his first year at Chemeketa Community College in Oregon where he’s studying to become an electronic engineering technician

What I like best about Chemeketa Community College is how diverse it is, seeing that many people from different countries and different backgrounds give me leverage and enthusiasm to love and appreciate my heritage.

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