Student Voices

Want to know what it’s truly like to be an international student at your dream school? Read about the current experiences of real international students studying in the USA right now. Learn from them what it’s like to be in U.S. classrooms, make friends, get a job, and more.

My Cultural Adjustment Journey: We can do it!

My Cultural Adjustment Journey: We can do it!

Moving to a new country isn't just about learning a new language—it's about rediscovering yourself. In this heartfelt blog, Amairani, an international student from Monterrey, Mexico, shares the emotional highs and lows of adjusting to life in the Uni...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
July 13th, 2026
A New Country, A New Beginning

A New Country, A New Beginning

What would you risk to start over in a completely new country? For Amairani, leaving behind her career, home, and familiar life in Mexico marked the beginning of an unforgettable journey in the U.S. From navigating visa challenges to discovering new...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Jun 24, 2026
Interview with Ryusei Sakoda, SRJC Student-Athlete

Interview with Ryusei Sakoda, SRJC Student-Athlete

What does it take to leave home and pursue a dream across the world? For Ryusei Sakoda, it’s discipline, passion, and a deep-rooted love for American football. Inspired by his family’s legacy in Japan, Ryusei took a bold leap to study and compete in...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Apr 29, 2026
Imagine Yourself at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)!

Imagine Yourself at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)!

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) recently celebrated International Education Week, showcasing the diverse cultures and talents of its international students. The week featured exciting performances, a keynote speech by Danell Wilson-Perlman f...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
April 6th, 2026
Ranking American Snacks as a Peruvian (Fails Included)

Ranking American Snacks as a Peruvian (Fails Included)

In this lighthearted blog, Danna, a Peruvian international student, shares her honest and humorous take on American snacks. Expecting familiar treats, she instead encounters a wide variety of bold flavors—extra sweet, sour, cheesy, and spicy. From st...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Apr 6, 2026
From Community College to Silicon Valley: My Journey into Tech

From Community College to Silicon Valley: My Journey into Tech

From a community college classroom to a tech career in Silicon Valley, Inyoung Cho’s journey proves what’s possible. Olympic College laid the foundation for Inyoung’s transformation from an unsure international student from Korea to a Computer Scien...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
February 18th, 2026
My Path to Filmmaking at Foothill College

My Path to Filmmaking at Foothill College

Rimsha Abid is a second-year Film and Television student at Foothill College, where she found the academic foundation and support to pursue her passion for filmmaking. Chosen for its strong transfer rates and encouraging faculty, Foothill helped her...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Jan 14, 2026
Making Friends in the United States

Making Friends in the United States

TMCC international student Danna Iguchi, originally from Peru, shares how she built friendships in the United States through classes, campus events, and everyday conversations. From forming cross-cultural bonds to learning American slang and navigati...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Dec 4, 2025

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