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.

My Guide to Surviving International Stereotypes

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Jun 26, 2024
My First Prom

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
May 24th, 2024
The Busiest Month Has Started!

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,...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
May 16, 2024
Getting a Taste of University Life

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
May 2nd, 2024
A French Student Leaps into U.S. Hospitality and Tourism

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Mar 27, 2024
My Summer Break Plans: Going Home to Japan

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
March 26th, 2024
My Work Experiences at Santa Rosa Junior College

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Feb 29, 2024
Starting a New Year or Starting a New You?

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Feb 5, 2024
Fall Shenanigans at Green River College

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...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
January 25th, 2024
A Wild and Wonderful Thanksgiving

A Wild and Wonderful Thanksgiving

Maya Goto, a student blogger at Truckee Meadows Community College, recounts her extraordinary Thanksgiving experience in the heart of Arizona. Accompanied by her host mother, Maya embarks on a seven-and-a-half-hour drive through Nevada and Arizona, e...

Category: StudyUSA Blog
Dec 22, 2023

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