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.

From Peru to Disney Magic: How One International Student Found Joy,...

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...

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May 9th, 2026

From a Random Click on a Map to a Two-Time Peace Scholar: A Journey of...

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...

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May 8, 2026

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...

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Apr 29, 2026

How I Turned Challenges Into Growth as an International Student at...

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...

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April 29th, 2026

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...

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Apr 6, 2026

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...

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Apr 6, 2026

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...

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April 1st, 2026

Homesickness as an International Student: Missing Home While Studying in...

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...

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Mar 17, 2026

Why Everything in the U.S. Is an Acronym: A Guide for International...

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...

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Mar 4, 2026

Starting Over at 16: My Journey as an International Student at SRJC

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...

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February 25th, 2026

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...

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Feb 18, 2026

My Journey to the USA: Studies, Challenges, and Life Beyond the Classroom

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...

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Jan 30, 2026

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...

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January 14th, 2026

From Hyderabad to CSUDH to AI Engineering: How My Master’s Journey...

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...

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Jan 6, 2026

Balancing School, Work, and Life as an International Student Introduction:...

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...

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Dec 10, 2025

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...

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December 4th, 2025

Adjusting to American Classroom Culture as an International Student

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...

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Dec 4, 2025

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...

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Nov 12, 2025

From Student-Athlete to Student-Worker: How Sports Shaped My College Life...

A Filipino student shares his inspiring journey from national handball player to international student at TMCC, balancing academics, work, and life abroad.

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October 13th, 2025

From Peru to Reno: Student Blogger Danna Iguchi’s Journey to TMCC

Meet one of our newest student bloggers, Danna Iguchi! From Peru to Reno, she’s sharing her journey of studying abroad, finding community, and creating a new home at TMCC. Follow along as Danna takes us inside her life and adventures as an internatio...

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Oct 7, 2025

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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Sep 26, 2025

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