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.

A Real Talk About Life’s Journey with TOEFL iBT Test Taker Valeria Renée...

Valeria Renée Rivera grew up in El Salvador but dreamed and planned for years to study abroad in the U.S. How did she make it happen? “I always tell people to take every opportunity that they can. I achieved a lot when I was in school,” she says....

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October 26th, 2022

Five Goals for a Bright Future

“For students everywhere, college is a place to discover, lose, and reinvent themselves. I kept forgetting why I chose to study in a foreign country. So, to make the best of my time at school, I set five attainable goals for myself. These goals allow...

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Oct 25, 2022

Santa Barbara City College Welcomes New International Student Advisor

Miguel Cruz, a native of Santa Barbara, California, is the new international student advisor for Santa Barbara City College (SBCC) and an SBCC graduate. His unique perspective as a staff member and former student made him an ideal candidate to take o...

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Oct 18, 2022

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...

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September 22nd, 2022

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...

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Sep 22, 2022

University Of Tampa Entrepreneurship Program Upends Traditional Business...

Entrepreneurship education is starting to take off in the United States, but it's not just MBA programs that are getting recognition — other programs are also picking up steam and gaining attention. The University of Tampa Entrepreneurship Program wa...

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Sep 16, 2022

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.

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September 12th, 2022

How I Made My Dream Come True and Got into UC Berkeley and UCLA

Last fall, I applied to UC Berkeley (my top choice), UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and UC Irvine as an English major, and I got into all of them. After the celebration was over, I stepped back and thought about all of the hard work I'd put into this achiev...

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Sep 9, 2022

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...

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Sep 2, 2022

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...

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September 1st, 2022

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...

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Aug 15, 2022

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.

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Aug 15, 2022

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...

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August 8th, 2022

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...

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Aug 5, 2022

Hands-On Learning and Volunteering for a Social Work Degree

After a year of studying at the University of Northern Iowa, blogger Umas Nangavulan from Taiwan asked himself, “Is it worth coming here to study social work?” He reflects, “However, when I look back, I think everything is more than worthy.”

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Aug 3, 2022

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,...

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July 29th, 2022

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...

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Jul 22, 2022

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...

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Jul 19, 2022

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 ...

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July 14th, 2022

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.

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Jul 14, 2022

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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Jun 28, 2022

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