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Being a Newbie in the University of Minnesota
Posted on: 25 October 2017 BY: ISequeira
If I was asked about my favorite thing about the University of Minnesota one year ago, my answer would be the same as of today, “everything.” I’m not exaggerating or trying to make it look better, but that’s how I feel. I think it’s because I feel comfortable being here, which is unlikely …
As My Stay in the Land of 10,000 Lakes Fades
Posted on: 22 October 2017 BY: LDe
Being a student in such a diverse environment, I am fed with a lot of knowledge from different perspectives that taught me to appreciate cultures and people, regardless of their backgrounds and origins. As one of the biggest public institutions in the United States, University of Minnesota offers nu…
The Roller Coaster Semester
Posted on: 20 October 2017 BY: ADa
This semester is a roller coaster, which caused so much pressure. However, one thing I really like from my university is that it provides many entertaining events or activities for students to do when they are dealing with stress from classes. A couple of weeks ago university provided a really excit…
My favorite thing about my host institution is the friendliness of people. Here, specially my classmates are so friendly and I really feel comfortable around them. My favorite class is GEP(First Year Foundations) class, it such an easy subject. We spend most of the time talking about school regulati…
My favorite thing about my school would be its view because we have big school grounds with different type of buildings (modern and old look) and it has so many trees and plants. One class that I really love in this semester would be World Religions class because I get to broaden my views on other …
Mid-term academic progression
Posted on: 10 October 2017 BY: SSagran
My favorite things about Tennessee Technological University is that everybody are kind and friendly; either students or workers always smile to each other, opens door for one another and wish one another a good day every time given a chance. Being a part of the campus community has a sense of being …
My first Impression in United States
Posted on: 29 September 2017 BY: EAmaral
My first impressions here in United States were first off all is seeing crowding people, we landed in the airport in San Fransisco & DC and there were many people from different backgrounds, not only because it is the airport but even in the city there are many people too.Second thing that impresse…
Life in the USA
Posted on: 28 September 2017 BY: DCorbafo
As I was preparing myself before coming to the U.S., I experienced mixed feelings which included excitement, sad, nervous, and happy. All these just happened at once as I was thinking about leaving my family again (for the second time) and at the same time I could not wait to experience and explore …