International Student Stories brought to you by Study in the USA
Our mission is to support, educate and celebrate the international student and higher education communities by providing a platform to share authentic stories and exchange ideas. We aim to unite people. To better appreciate and understand our differences, while recognizing our similarities and shared dreams. To inspire and uplift people. To create a more welcoming environment for all individuals. One voice at a time. One story at a time.
International Student Stories brought to you by Study in the USA
Latest Episodes
From Refugee to College President: Dr. Amanuel Gebru on Mentorship, Access & Global Education
What does it take to go from a young refugee learning English in a new country to leading one of the most diverse community colleges in America?In this episode of International Student Stories, host Soleil Perrin s...
Set, Spike, Scholarship: A Student-Athlete's Journey
International Student Stories – Episode featuring LuisaIn this episode, we sit down with Luisa, a German international student who came to the US to play volleyball on scholarship at Madonna University — and ended up building a ca...
Empowering Fellow Students — Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Liberty Hombe is an advocate for justice — the ultimate example of someone who turns challenges into opportunities. Liberty is a pre-med student born in Zimbabwe but spent much of his childhood in South Africa. He is attending
The Psychology of Test-Taking: How to Crush Anxiety and Succeed in Life
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 7The Psychology of Test-Taking: How to Crush Anxiety and Succeed in LifeDr. Dimitrios Vonofakos joins us to continue the conversation sparked in our previous episode, “Life’s Pop Quiz: The Un...
Life’s Pop Quiz: The Unexpected Lessons of Grad School Exams
SEASON 3 — EPISODE 6Life’s Pop Quiz: The Unexpected Lessons of Grad School ExamsAnish Merchant often references “The Hero’s Journey” — the timeless story of a protagonist who leaves home in search of belonging, onl...
