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IT'S ONLY GETTING BUSIER
Posted on: 10 February 2023 BY: ASoares
I honestly lost track of time. While writing this blog, I realized that this is already my second year in the U.S pursuing my degree in my host institution. As people say, it is true that when you are busy studying what you love, time goes by so fast, and I am ready for what is coming next semester.…
Taste the Nation
Posted on: 07 February 2023 BY: AMaria
Taste The Nation Located in northwest of Wyoming, Powell, the home of Northwest College and the home to 73 International students. Every year, to celebrate the diversity that the college has, the International Office organize an event called Taste the Nation. Taste the Nation is an event where al…
Trip to Seattle
Posted on: 07 February 2023 BY: AMaria
Seattle – Washington In the beginning of this year, I start with a road trip from Waterloo, Montana to the rainy state, Seattle Washington. It took us 8 hours to drive to Tukwila, Seattle. Along the way, the view was beautiful! From the forest covered in snow along the way in Missoula to Idaho. …
Culture-should about Gender Identity in the United States
Posted on: 01 February 2023 BY: NMarques
Nelson’s Blog: Culture-Shock about Gender Identity. As an international student in the United States, there are several experiences and challenges that you might encounter during your stay. Culture shock: Moving to a new country can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. You may feel out …
Trip to the biggest mall call Mall of America in Minneapolis
Posted on: 23 December 2022 BY: MGuterres
Mall of America is the biggest shopping mall in the United States, located in Bloomington, Minneapolis. It took 4 and half hours to drive by Bus from Appleton. This trip was organized by Student Life at FVTC and was open for all students and employees to join. It was also a great opportunity to be a…
Thank you USTL and Talk Time.
Posted on: 28 September 2022 BY: NMarques
Participating in the USTL scholar program has greatly benefited both my professional and personal development. I am grateful to be studying and living here at Whatcom Community College. The opportunities provided by the USTL scholarship have enabled me to participate in a wide range of extracurricu…
5-DAYS PRICELESS ADVENTURE
Posted on: 31 August 2022 BY: EVasconselos
A 5-DAYS PRICELESS ADVENTURE Growing up I have always been a city girl, I was born and raised in the city and so I have spent most of my life in the city. I have known myself to be a smart, hardworking, and obedient young woman. However, being adventurous was never known throughout my whole life,…
International Student Club
Posted on: 29 August 2022 BY: ASarmento
Hi all, I wanted to talk about the international student club in my college that I joined in the fall semester. This club has all the international students from different nationalities, races, languages, etc. I am so glad and excited that I got to interact with this student and talk about our count…
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