Student Experiences
Learn about American culture and education direct from our experts at Study in the USA.
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Updated: April 14, 2021Uyen 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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Updated: April 13, 2021A 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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Updated: April 08, 2021Peter 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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Updated: March 24, 2021Yufei 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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Updated: March 24, 2021Chunchun 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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Updated: March 03, 2021Nawaf 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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Updated: February 22, 2021Lupe 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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Updated: February 19, 2021Moath 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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Updated: February 10, 2021Van 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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Updated: January 07, 2021Berkeley 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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Updated: December 09, 2020Inocentia 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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Updated: December 08, 2020Veronika 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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Updated: November 19, 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: November 13, 2020Lam Dinh from Vietnam is a senior at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and is majoring in business administration, marketing, management information systems and minoring in business analytics
My career goal is to work with people and bring benefits to them. The experience and knowledge I gained from my education have helped me to become a better person.
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Updated: November 02, 2020Lu The Linh, Who Goes by Linh and is from Vietnam, is Studying at Mohawk Valley Community College, Utica campus
We are humans, we will find some way to community with others, we do not need to feel worried or scared. The school will provide what you need. Make some friends so you will not feel lonely.
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Updated: October 29, 2020Sunny deu'Valentine Paulson De'Vries from Sweden is studying at Santa Barbara City College and is double majoring in business and economics
I decided to study in the U.S because I wanted the experience of a different culture and approach towards education. My ancestors migrated to the U.S. from Sweden and Norway a few generations ago. My mother actually moved from California to Sweden in her twenties to explore our family connections, and remained there. Now that I’m in my early twenties, I’ve moved from Sweden to California to explore my family connections here.
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Updated: October 28, 2020Cristiana Salibi from Brazil is studying at Arizona State University’s Global Launch Program
I chose Arizona State University because of the weather and its reputation. The location is also very special. Arizona is unique because we have the best of both worlds. Even if it's winter in the United States in January, Phoenix remains hot, but in northern Arizona, it snows, and it's cool to be able to go skiing on the weekends.
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Updated: October 21, 2020Victor Diaz from Venezuela is a Sophomore Majoring in Information Technology at Bay State College
Studying in a different country will give anyone valuable cultural experiences that you can not acquire otherwise. In my opinion, putting in the necessary time to learn English, and being able to study in the USA is going to be worth it, no matter how challenging learning a new language can be.
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Updated: October 15, 2020Oanh and Linh Huynh from Vietnam: Studying Digital Art at Golden West College in California
Sisters, Oanh and Linh Huynh are from Vietnam and are both studying Digital Art at Golden West College in Huntington Beach, California.
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Updated: October 15, 2020Jassmin Davari from Germany: Studying Pre-Dental Studies and Chemistry at Golden West College
Jassmin Davari from Germany is a senior, majoring in Pre-dental studies and Chemistry at Golden West College in Huntington West, California
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