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 Challenging Journey to the U.S.

My Challenging Journey to the U.S.

International student James Mwakyonde, who’s studying nursing at Hillsborough Community College, says, “Since I was a little kid, I remember dreaming about coming to the United States someday. At that time, it was only a dream, but I was hopeful to c...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
September 22nd, 2022
Which English Program is Right For You?

Which English Program is Right For You?

The Fashion Institute of Technology offers flexible English language programs that prepare you for college-level studies and support your fashion and related career possibilities. Whatever your chosen field, we’ll help you find your place in our crea...

A Place to Belong To

A Place to Belong To

Blogger Rossana Di Grande, who is a student at Grossmont College, found her place to belong in the history and magic of Old Town San Diego.

Category: StudyUSA Blog
September 12th, 2022
Building Community and Making an Impact at Foothill College

Building Community and Making an Impact at Foothill College

Anderson Lam from Malaysia is a sophomore currently majoring in Engineering and Computer Science at Foothill College, a community college located at Los Altos Hills, California. This fall he will be transferring to a 4-year school as an Electrical En...

International Students at Lawrence University Learn to Thrive

International Students at Lawrence University Learn to Thrive

For international students to be successful means having support when and if you need it along every step of the way. Hear directly from 4 students who talk about the support services they used throughout their time at Lawrence University in Appleton...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
September 1st, 2022
Finding Your Confidence: An Interview with Jennifer Mena

Finding Your Confidence: An Interview with Jennifer Mena

Jennifer Mena from Ecuador is an international student who recently joined us for a Live session. She shared parts of her student journey and discussed the role of confidence in getting her where she is today. “Don’t let the judgment stop you or limi...

Going To School As An International Student

Going To School As An International Student

In her newest post, Khady Kebe, a student from Senegal who is majoring in world languages at Grossmont College, shares how to find help at school and how getting a job can help with your finances.

A Great Chat with American Collegiate English (ACE) Students

A Great Chat with American Collegiate English (ACE) Students

Blogger Rossana Di Grande talks to two students in the American Collegiate English (ACE) program — Mai from Japan and Zras Jr. from Libya — about their experiences learning English and their plans for the future. Rossana, who is from Italy, is studyi...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
August 8th, 2022
What to Do During the Summer in San Diego

What to Do During the Summer in San Diego

Khady Kebe, an international student from Senegal who is majoring in world languages at Grossmont College, lists all the reasons why San Diego is great in the summer. Plus, she outlines why taking summer classes helps her meet her academic goals more...

Sharing His Unique Culture Worldwide

Sharing His Unique Culture Worldwide

Yin-Long Chou, who is a junior at the University of Northern Iowa, goes by the name Umas Nangavulan to honor his heritage as a member of the Bunun tribe. His family is also a member of another tribe indigenous to Taiwan, the Paiwan tribe. Umas says,...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
July 29th, 2022
International Students Celebrate Earth Day Together

International Students Celebrate Earth Day Together

Santa Rosa Junior College’s international students joined other student groups, academic departments, student services, and community organizations to celebrate Earth Day by creating a beautiful street mural with a border representing the 34 countrie...

Never Too Old to Follow Your Dream

Never Too Old to Follow Your Dream

Rossana Di Grande from Italy moved to San Diego four years ago with her family. Earlier this year, at the age of 43, she started studying towards a degree in Forensic Technology at Grossmont College. Rossana says, “My suggestion for you is to always...

TLA - The Language Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

TLA - The Language Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

TLA is a world-renowned language school located in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Offering year-round English, Business English for Professionals in our Executive Center, Test Preparation for TOEFL, TOEIC ...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
July 14th, 2022
UCLA Extension Pre-Master’s Preparation

UCLA Extension Pre-Master’s Preparation

Pre-Master’s Preparation Offers Assistance in The Pre-Master’s Preparation program is a part of the UCLA Extension American Language Center; it prepares international students for success in master’s, Ph.D., and professional programs.

Getting Involved at the University of Arizona

Getting Involved at the University of Arizona

“As an international student, it was important to me to go to a school with a strong sense of community. I was worried I would have a hard time making friends; however, it turns out I had nothing to worry about,” shares Marie Jacobsen, an internation...

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EXCUSES FOR BECOMING AN ADULT

Hamdiatu Yakubu, from Ghana, West Africa, reflects on how she used to yearn to be an adult when she was a teenager. She asks, “Wait!!! Did you also yearn to be an adult during your teens? I do not know the ideal age to turn into an adult. Are you an...

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Balancing Summer Break with Taking Summer Classes

International student Ayako Miyakoshi from Japan is studying at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. She’s chosen to take summer classes so she can graduate in a 2-year period. But she’s found a way to balance both going to school and al...

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