“There were days I doubted everything—my English, my choices, my future. But then I reminded myself why I came here in the first place.” — Omar, Egypt Omar always knew he wanted to study public health. But when he got accepted to a university in the U.S., it felt more like a dream than […]
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“I used to think I had to change who I was to fit in. But I’ve learned that embracing my culture while growing in a new one is actually my strength.”— Nia, Indonesia When Nia left Jakarta to study biomedical engineering in the U.S., she thought she was prepared. She had researched her university,
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Spoiler alert: I don’t always have it together. But here’s what a (somewhat functional) week in my life looks like. Monday: I kick off the week with two back-to-back classes in the afternoon (1:25–2:45 and 3:00–4:20). Mornings are for getting things in order—answering emails, planning social media content, making breakfast, journaling, and sometimes squeezing
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Life gets a lot sometimes—school, work, homesickness, all of it. But I’ve learned that small joys make the biggest difference. Here are mine: Matcha Lattes Matcha is more than just a drink for me—it’s a ritual. Whether I make it myself or go to my favorite café, taking 10 minutes to slow down, sip
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Moving to the U.S. to study was one of the biggest steps I’ve ever taken—and while I was excited, I definitely had moments of confusion, loneliness, and culture shock. Looking back, here are a few things I wish someone had told me before I arrived: The Legal Documents Can Be Confusing—and That’s Okay There
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Let’s be real: finals week is chaotic, stressful, and a little bit dramatic. I definitely don’t have it all figured out, but here’s how I made it through (mostly) in one piece. Lists, Lists, and More Lists The only way I survived was by writing everything down—deadlines, exam dates, even what snacks I wanted
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