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.
In this blog post, Thu Aung, an international student from Myanmar at Santa Rosa Junior College, shares her adventures of interviewing for and getting her first office job. Reflecting on the valuable lessons learned and the connections made, she offe...
Ayomideji Israel-Akinbo, an engineering science student from Nigeria and South Africa at Jamestown Community College in New York, shares his journey of balancing work and study as an international student. Needing additional work, perseverance and a...
Brenda Rodriguez recounts her journey from Panama to the USA, sharing her experiences learning English, living with a host family in Maryland, and studying at TMCC in Nevada. She highlights the challenges and rewards of adapting to a new culture and...
Zhuoya Chen, a graduate of Los Angeles Pierce College (LAPC), shares her journey as an international student from China and highlights the support she received from the college’s international office and faculty. She loves LAPC’s financial benefits,...
In her final blog post, Dylana Camacho Orozco reflects on the transformative experiences and growth she has undergone during her year at Truckee Meadows Community College. She shares her excitement about future opportunities and encourages other inte...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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