Student Experiences - Discover Student life in the USA

Learn about what it’s like to study at U.S. schools and universities directly from real international students who share their stories and experiences.

Hyllore sharing why she chose Ole Miss for its highly acclaimed PhD program in health outcomes research and the welcoming small college town setting.

Studying Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mississippi

Hyllore Imeri is a trained pharmacist in her home country of Kosovo finishing up her PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Mississippi (aka “Ole Miss”). She chose Ole Miss for its highly acclaimed PhD program in health outco...

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May 10th, 2024

Lulu Chen from China: Studying Business Administration at Clark College

Lulu Chen, from China, is a sophomore studying English language and Business Administration at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington.

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Apr 30, 2024

Rachel praises ELAC's support leading to her Cal State nursing acceptance. Ryan values the community. Toby appreciates the dedicated professors. Wendy highlights the accessibility and opportunities.

Real Stories from East Los Angeles College

Hear from international students about the benefits of East Los Angeles College! A comprehensive transfer community college in California’s San Gabriel Valley, ELAC offers high-quality education and supports personal and professional growth. Th...

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Apr 25, 2024

Ryuto sharing that his favorite aspect of Lane Community College is the small class sizes, which facilitate personalized attention and interactive learning.

Studying Business Administration at Lane Community College

Ryuto Susumu from Japan is a business administration major who spent two years at Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon, then transferred to the University of Oregon. The smaller classes at Lane allowed Ryuto to engage more closely with professors...

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April 25th, 2024

Jiayue Tang, a financial engineering student from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, shares her experiences at Berkeley Global Access Program, including classes and internships.

My Time at Berkeley Global Access

Chinese student Jiayue Tang has studied abroad in Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore through exchange programs. In spring of 2023, she added Berkeley, California, to her list. Through Berkeley’s Global Access Program, Jiayue experienc...

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Apr 17, 2024

The session reinforced the belief in education as a powerful tool for empowerment, especially for women in STEM.

Inspiring Inclusion: Live Session on Women in STEM & the Importance of...

The live session "Inspiring Inclusion: How Women Impact the World Through English & Education," co-hosted by Study in the USA and TOEFL, featured discussions on the significant role of women in STEM and the importance of English profici...

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Apr 10, 2024

Alexis Putrino studies Biology at Southwestern College, planning to transfer to a UC or private university. She enjoys the library, summer classes, and Chem Club events. She recommends studying in the USA for academic and cultural growth.

Studying Biology at Southwestern College in San Diego

Alexis Putrino from Switzerland is a biology major at Southwestern College, a community college in San Diego. After earning her associate degree, Alexis plans to transfer to the University of California system or a private university such as the Univ...

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March 20th, 2024

Silva Keohulian, a master's student from Lebanon, loves Appalachian State for its reputation and community. Despite missing her native cuisine, she embraced cooking. Silva advises: "Go for it!" and explore scholarships like Fulbright.

Studying Mathematics at Appalachian State University

Fulbright scholar Silva Keohulian from Lebanon is earning her master’s degree in mathematics at Appalachian State University (aka App State) in North Carolina. She chose App State because of its great reputation, excellent math department, and...

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Mar 10, 2024

Global Dreams Realized: Inspiring Journeys of Priscilla and Eduardo at...

Priscilla and Eduardo are two international students from Gabon and Mexico respectively who are working with American English College to pursue their dreams of mastering English. Priscilla is paving her way towards a pathway program to gain access to...

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Feb 21, 2024

Read about Annie from Taiwan's educational journey from Irvine Valley College to UC Irvine. Discover how IVC’s diverse culture, supportive clubs, and top transfer rate helped her succeed.

From Irvine Valley College to UC Irvine: Annie from Taiwan’s Education...

Annie from Taiwan decided to attend Irvine Valley College (IVC) for its top university transfer rates to the UC system and its diverse, opportunity-rich environment for international students. She shares the benefits of joining campus clubs for netwo...

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February 14th, 2024

Experience San Diego to the Fullest!

Improve your English skills at the University of San Diego’s English Language Academy (ELA). Not only does learning English open up a world of opportunities, but where you learn can be just as important. San Diego ELA’s environment has cu...

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Jan 4, 2024

Discovering New Horizons

True to its name, Mission College in Santa Clara, California, is dedicated to empowering its students to find their mission. This Silicon Valley–based community college goes beyond quality course offerings to open doors for international studen...

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Jan 4, 2024

Studying Computer Science at Southwestern College in California

International student Hnin Ei Shwe Yi (also known as Scarlett) is from Myanmar. She is majoring in computer science at Southwestern College in Southern California and plans to transfer to the University of California system after finishing two years...

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January 4th, 2024

Studying Biomedical Engineering at the Florida Institute of Technology

A passion for creating things paired with a love of biology led Marcello Mattei of Caracas, Venezuela, to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. The only problem was, this relatively new field of study wasn’t offered in his home country. So...

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Dec 7, 2023

Studying Marketing at Hillsborough Community College in Florida

Mio Ariga from Japan is a sophomore studying marketing at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. As a self-described “blasian” (for Black and Asian — her father is from Jamaica), her dream is to build a business around pr...

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Nov 24, 2023

Berkeley Global Graduate Shreya Nemani Lands Startup Marketing Role

Shreya Nemani, a Berkeley Haas Global Access Program (BHGAP) graduate, secured a pivotal position as a growth manager at Froogal, an innovative customer loyalty and engagement SaaS startup, upon returning to India. She attributes her success in the r...

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October 31st, 2023

Santa Monica College: Pursuing Academics and Community Abroad

Abril Olivares Nolasco from Mexico chose Santa Monica College (SMC) for its reputation and community. Abril not only pursues studies in communication, film, and cognitive science but also leads as the president of the International Student Forum. &ld...

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Oct 31, 2023

English Proficiency and International Success: Leslie's U.S. Journey

Leslie Moreno and moderator Maggie Wolford discuss the importance of English in U.S. education. Our Live session, “English Proficiency: Leslie's U.S. Academic Journey,” explored Leslie's journey from Colombia to Florida and how En...

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Oct 12, 2023

Studying Film Production at Santa Barbara City College

Mathias Goeb from Munich, Germany, is majoring in film production at Santa Barbara City College in California. He chose SBCC primarily because of its desirable location, then discovered the high quality of education and faculty. “The teachers a...

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October 13th, 2023

Studying English at the University of Texas at Austin

Carlos Velásquez Ortiz from Venezuela is a mechanical engineer with an MBA in business administration. He chose to improve his English skills through immersion at the University of Texas at Austin’s English Language Program (ELP). Carlos...

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Oct 3, 2023

Molecular Biology Student Turns “Beautiful Disasters” into Lifelong Call...

Hikmat Abou Shahla from Beirut, Lebanon, is a senior at Chico State University in Northern California, majoring in cellular and molecular biology. Over the last few years, Hikmat has experienced several devastating and sometimes catastrophic events t...

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Sep 25, 2023

Student Experiences - Discover Student life in the USA

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