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.

Securing Employment in the U.S.: My Step-by-Step Guide for International...

Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his journey of getting a job. In this first post of his series about getting a job in the U.S. while studying, he...

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July 9th, 2024

Dormitory Drama: The Midnight Fire Alarm Story

Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, recounts her first experience with a fire alarm in her new dorm. She describes the initial shock and chaos, the surprising calmness of her fellow students, and how the inci...

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Jun 27, 2024

Making the Impossible Possible: My Journey to LA Pierce College

Studying abroad, while challenging, offers immense opportunities beyond academic advancement, including cultural immersion, personal growth, and professional networking. Currently enjoying her time at Los Angeles Pierce College and studying liberal s...

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Jun 27, 2024

My Guide to Surviving International Stereotypes

International students often face stereotypes about their cultures, which can range from amusing to shockingly ignorant. Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco believes that despite these challenges, these experiences provide opportunities to educate others a...

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June 26th, 2024

My First Prom

Student blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco shares her experience attending her first prom at Truckee Meadows Community College! Organized by the TMCC International Club, the event allowed international students to enjoy a new cultural celebration, featuri...

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May 28, 2024

5 Reasons Why Green River College Stands Out Among the Rest

Green River College offers an exceptional experience for international students with its robust support system, small class sizes, abundant leadership opportunities, tight-knit community, and stunning natural environment. These factors contribute to...

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May 24, 2024

The Busiest Month Has Started!

Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is preparing for exams, working at her on-campus job, and planning to transfer to a 4-year university. She offers practical tips on how she manages her stress,...

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May 16th, 2024

Getting a Taste of University Life

Maya Goto, a business student at Truckee Meadows Community College, shares her enriching experiences with the Japanese Club at the University of Nevada, Reno. From cultural festivals to classroom insights, she explores the vibrant intersection of Jap...

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May 2, 2024

From a tropical place to experiencing winter for the first time

Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica experiences her first winter in Reno! She sees and experiences snow for the first time, goes Disco Tubing at Palisades, Tahoe and also tries skiing. “Snow was a whole new experience for me and I really en...

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May 1, 2024

Experiencing American Holidays: My First Easter in the U.S.

Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), experiences her first Easter in America. From learning about American Easter traditions to participating in an egg hunt, eating Ghirardelli chocolate, and lear...

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April 23rd, 2024

Choosing the Right Path: My Experience with American English College

Sara Çakırgöz, originally from Turkey and an aspiring master's student in America, shares her journey of language learning at American English College and her excitement about becoming the college's student blogger. She is confident that she chose th...

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Apr 11, 2024

Spring Semester: Balancing Work, School, and Joy in Reno, Nevada

Mai (Maya) Goto, a student at Truckee Meadows Community College, is excited about spring semester in Reno, Nevada. She’s going to be balancing five classes and work while making time for working out at the climbing gym and making her favorite Japanes...

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Apr 4, 2024

Why Limit Yourself? Exploring the Synergy of Arts and Science with TMCC's...

Dylana Camacho Orozco, an international student from Costa Rica, interviews Truckee Meadows Community College theater professor Shea King. Dylana is a Computer Science major who also loves the arts and her theater class with Professor King. As she sa...

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April 4th, 2024

A French Student Leaps into U.S. Hospitality and Tourism

Jodie Hall from France has a background in hospitality and is pursuing further education in the United States at Truckee Meadows Community College. She’s excited about learning about the cultural differences in hospitality and having an internship at...

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Mar 27, 2024

My Summer Break Plans: Going Home to Japan

Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is going home to Japan over her summer break, where she intends to deepen her knowledge of her culture and history by visiting historical places and attending...

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Mar 26, 2024

My Work Experiences at Santa Rosa Junior College

Haruna Matsuoka, a blogger from Japan who is studying at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is a student assistant in SRJC’s International Student Program. She shares her experience of working on-campus, including how she got her job and its challenge...

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March 4th, 2024

My Winter Break Kick-off: New Beginnings and Exploration

Mai (Maya) Goto, a student at Truckee Meadows Community College, encountered big changes during her winter break! She moved out of her homestay and started a new phase, filled with friends, fun, and adventures including trips to Lake Tahoe and Seattl...

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Feb 21, 2024

Embracing Diversity: A Journey as an International Student Worker on Campus

In her fourth post, student blogger Mai (Maya) Goto from Japan talks about her job on campus at Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). She loves hearing new languages during her work shifts and talking to people from various backgrounds. Plus, “fo...

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Feb 14, 2024

Embracing Change: My Farewell to SRJC and Greetings to New Adventures

Haruna Matsuoka, an international student from Japan at Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC), is in her final semester and plans to transfer to a California State University (CSU) school, shares her experiences in the U.S. and her first trip back to Japa...

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February 7th, 2024

Starting a New Year or Starting a New You?

Dylana Camacho Orozco, an international student from Costa Rica, shares her experience of celebrating New Year's traditions from her home country in a new environment. She reflects on the importance of embracing new experiences and the optimism of st...

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Feb 5, 2024

Fall Shenanigans at Green River College

Fall quarter for international students at Green River College was a fun one with events ranging from outdoor hikes and karaoke nights to festive movie screenings and sports tournaments. Blogger Toby Cutts looks back at highlights, including a trip t...

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Jan 25, 2024

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