Student Experiences
Learn about American culture and education direct from our experts at Study in the USA.
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Updated: September 21, 2020Ni Long from Beijing, China, is a Freshman Majoring in Psychology at Santa Rosa Junior College in California
The diversity of students in American colleges is attractive to me. I like to talk and study with different excellent students.
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Updated: September 21, 2020Jinghan Liang from China is on an Exchange Program from the North China University of Technology and is Currently a Junior Studying Accounting at the University of Mississippi
I want to find a job related to accounting in the future. I think the experience of studying in the United States is helpful to me because I can fully understand the difference between Chinese accounting constitution, and I believe that some jobs in China need such ability.
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Updated: September 12, 2020Maria Savelyeva, from Ukraine, is Studying Music at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina
Stay strong, work hard, follow goals and dreams because if you don’t do anything, you won’t get anything.
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Updated: September 09, 2020Andrea Escobar García from Mexico Studying English at University of Texas at Austin The English Language Center
My goals in terms of my career are to have a good job wherever I live, not just to survive, but a job that I enjoy doing and can expand my horizons wherever I look. Having studied in the United States and especially at UT gives you more advantages when applying for a job because you speak another language and because you have more knowledge of the outside world.
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Updated: September 01, 2020Raquel Lopez de Boer, from Spain, is Studying Neuroscience and Chemistry at Moravian College in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
I would like to continue my higher education to pursue a PhD in Neuroscience so that I can study the brain and the nervous system in more depth. My goal is to specialize in the research of neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Updated: September 01, 2020Taehun Yang, from South Korea, is Majoring in Business Administration and Social and Behavioral Sciences at Irvine Valley College in California
My career goal is to become involved in global business. Simply put, I want to become a bridge that connects Korean companies to the global market. I believe that the U.S. education is perfect for my career goal as I get to learn different cultures all around the world by utilizing the diversity in the USA.
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Updated: August 31, 2020How an Auburn Civil Engineering Major from Thailand Landed a Career in Atlanta
Natcha, a civil engineering major from Thailand, will use her coursework, clubs, and co-op experiences from Auburn University in her new role as a highway engineer at Atkins.
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Updated: August 21, 2020Said Al Kindi, from Sultanate of Oman, is majoring in Geological Engineering at the University of Mississippi
I like how beautiful and colorful the campus is. It creates a wonderful vibe to start the day. I like the field camps provided through my major, which add more physical learning experiences.
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Updated: August 18, 2020Daniela Zhao, from São Paulo, Brazil, is studying at Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, California
A piece of advice I have for students is planning. Planning is really important, such as knowing in advance where you are going to study, where you are going to live, and your budget for each month.
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Updated: August 15, 2020Yu Cao from China is a senior at Columbia College Chicago studying arts management (live and performing arts)
I think there is a big gap between Chinese educational system. Chinese education talks about collectivism. On the other hand, American education talks about individualism. I can’t say which one is better from my personal experiences. But I do believe that if you can be successful in one, you can also be successful in another.
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Updated: August 03, 2020Sergio Carrallo Left Professional Soccer to Study Digital Marketing at University of California, Irvine
The main reason is that UCI is one of the top universities in the U.S. It's among the world's most respected research institutions, and it has a beautiful, big campus — big enough for everyone to find where they fit in.
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Updated: July 30, 2020Jinhee Jeong, from South Korea, is Studying Nursing at Shoreline Community College in Shoreline, Washington
I like the staff and instructors. In addition, Shoreline has advisors for the international students, their instructors are very caring and considerate, and they make sure the students adjust and learn successfully.
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Updated: July 29, 2020Samuel 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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Updated: July 28, 2020Terah Kasozi from Uganda is getting an associate’s degree in music at Glendale Community College in California
If you are willing to learn, you can adjust to any learning system. I think I started with the hardest learning system, which made this system easier for me to adjust.
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Updated: July 24, 2020Fabiha Khan from Pakistan is studying psychology at Mohawk Valley Community College
What I love about my college is the fact that the sizes of classrooms are comparatively smaller and professors constantly have time for students. They are very much involved in their students' success and give them their undivided attention.
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Updated: July 15, 2020Zhao Li from China: Studying for a Master’s in Finance at University of North Texas
Zhao Li from China is studying for a Master’s in Finance at the University of North Texas.
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Updated: July 15, 2020Kraiwuth Jaikampan from Thailand: Studying for a PhD in Public Administration at University of North Texas
Kraiwuth Jaikampan from Thailand is studying for a PhD in Public Administration at the University of North Texas.
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Updated: July 15, 2020Jingran Sun from China: Studying for a Master's in Emergency Administration and Planning at University of North Texas
Jingran Sun from China is studying for a Studying for a Master’s in Emergency Administration and Planning at the University of North Texas.
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Updated: July 15, 2020Imonitie Atamenwan from Nigeria: Studying in the Graduate Journalism Program at University of North Texas
Imonitie Atamenwan from Nigeria is studying for his master’s in Journalism and the University of North Texas.
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Updated: July 15, 2020Ali Raza from Pakistan: Studying for a Master’s Degree in Accounting at University of North Texas
I decided to study in the USA because of the high quality of education and standard of living. I have family here and they highly recommended an education and a degree from an American university.
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