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.

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...

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...

From New Student to Campus Leader: My Sinclair College Journey

From New Student to Campus Leader: My Sinclair College Journey

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
April 1st, 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
January 14th, 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
December 4th, 2025
Viva Lewis! Why This Campus Became My Home Away from Home

Viva Lewis! Why This Campus Became My Home Away from Home

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...

Chasing Dreams Abroad: My Life as a Filipino Student at TMCC

Chasing Dreams Abroad: My Life as a Filipino Student at TMCC

Dhane Miguelle Varela, a former Philippine National Team handball player, is now a pre-nursing student and peer mentor at TMCC. He shares his journey from athlete to international student in Reno, Nevada, offering tips on student life, time managemen...

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