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.

Studying and Living in the U.S.: Expectations vs. Reality

Studying and Living in the U.S.: Expectations vs. Reality

Student blogger Alaine Obra from the Philippines is studying for an associate’s degree in computer science at Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada. Alaine contemplates the differences between what she thought it would be like to study in...

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November 16th, 2022
A “Cheesy” Lesson

A “Cheesy” Lesson

“As a computer science major, I was never happier to have taken psychology,” says Jillian Ireland, an international student from Jamaica at Hillsborough Community College. “On a warm April evening, [my psychology professor] said something that perman...

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Nov 10, 2022
Need College Admissions Help? — Free 30 Minute Consultation!

Need College Admissions Help? — Free 30 Minute Consultation!

If you are an international student hoping to study in the USA, you may find the application process a little overwhelming. Luckily, there are many universities and colleges looking to enroll international students like you — and our advisors can hel...

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October 31st, 2022
Five Goals for a Bright Future

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
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...

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Sep 22, 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...

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Sep 22, 2022
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
Sep 12, 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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
September 2nd, 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...

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Aug 15, 2022
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.

Category: StudyUSA Blog
August 15th, 2022
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...

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Aug 8, 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...

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Aug 5, 2022
Hands-On Learning and Volunteering for a Social Work Degree

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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August 3rd, 2022
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,...

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Jul 29, 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...

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Jul 22, 2022

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