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.
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...
What would you do if you had to start college in a new country—and in a language that isn’t your first? Juanita, an international student from Colombia, faced that challenge head-on when she enrolled at the College of Central Florida. What began as a...
What happens when your family visits while you're balancing college life in the U.S.? From endless shopping trips to emotional airport goodbyes, this heartfelt story captures the realities of managing academics, family time, and cultural differences...
What started as a childhood dream became a life-changing reality for Danna Iguchi, an international student from Peru studying in Reno, Nevada. From her very first trip to Disney to unforgettable rollercoaster rides and magical moments with friends a...
What would you do if one random click changed your life forever? In this inspiring story, Zennure Arga shares how she left behind a stable career in Türkiye, sold her only car, and flew alone to the United States with little money but unwavering hope...
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...
What happens when your dream path suddenly changes? Victoria Garrido’s journey from Spain to Mississippi College is a powerful story of resilience, growth, and reinvention. Drawn by the opportunity to balance academics and competitive tennis, she fac...
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...
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...
Joao Mazega, an international student from Brazil, shares his journey to studying Integrated Systems at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. After an unplanned move to the U.S., he navigated challenges like taking the ACT and finding the right...
Homesickness is one of the most real and rarely talked about parts of studying abroad. Danna Iguchi, an international student from Peru studying at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her honest experience of missing home while adjusting to li...
Ever feel like everyone in the U.S. is speaking in code? Danna Iguchi, an international student from Peru studying at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her humorous and relatable experience adjusting to American “acronym culture.” From texti...
At just 16 years old, Pancy Ti left Myanmar to begin a new life at community college in California. Santa Rosa Junior College became the foundation for her growth, confidence, and academic ambition. From navigating a new education system to finding...
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...
Azamat shares his journey to the United States as a non-traditional international student, beginning his studies at age 39 after an established professional career. Starting with the Intensive English Language Program (IELP), he reflects on building...
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...
From Hyderabad to California, Pranay reflects on how earning a Master’s degree at CSUDH shaped his confidence, leadership, and career path. Through mentorship, campus involvement, and hands on research, he shares how his journey led from a quiet comp...
Filipino student Dhane Miguelle Varela shares how he learnt to balance school, work, and life while studying in Reno. From building a daily routine that supports his pre nursing studies to finding time for food, fitness, and friends, he reflects on t...
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...
Filipino student Dhane Miguelle Varela shares his journey adjusting to American classroom culture at Truckee Meadows Community College. From major differences between the Philippines and U.S. education systems to finding his voice in a more interacti...
A graduate student in Education and a member of the 2025 class, Sheferaw arrived at Lewis University shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic. His journey—from navigating international travel challenges to finding a community that feels like home—is share...
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