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Wait, what? but why? It's all about culture shock
Posted on: 31 January 2020 BY: AVandeling
Culture Shock “So, how’s America treating you so far? Do you like it to be here though? How do you feel?” Honestly, I have had trouble answering these questions. It was not that I did not know how, but I kept worrying that people would not understand my English when I respond, or w…
Opportunities of International Students
Posted on: 11 January 2020 BY: SSagran
Start of December students are faced with anxieties and nerves to face their finals however as finals are near, students also starts planning for their holidays. As international students, all the Timorese are traveling across the states and most are meeting with one another to avoid being alone and…
We are all representatives of our country
Posted on: 27 November 2019 BY: ISequeira
One of the most valuable experiences that I have experienced while living here in the United States is being able to share stories of Timor – Leste to other people. It may come as a surprise that not a lot of people know where Timor is and I am sure a lot of Timorese students are used to questions…
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNSHIPS
Posted on: 26 November 2019 BY: CGuterres
I want to share with everyone about some campus resources that I think is really beneficial to make use of e.g. career service center. The career service at the university of Minnesota offers numerous programs that aim to prepare students to enter the real world. Their work is to provide you with g…
My story of getting USTL scholarship
Posted on: 01 November 2019 BY: EAmaral
My journey to receiving the USTL scholarship in 2016-2017 I am very grateful for where I am right now. Studying in U.S. has provided me with a lot of experiences both academically and personally. So, I want to share the process of how I started applying for the USTL scholarship until the time I fou…
My three Amazing Years in the Wild and Wonderful West Virginia
Posted on: 30 October 2019 BY: NDe
I have been away from my beloved Island Home for 3 long years. I experienced and learned so much while being here in United States during these past years. In my first year in United States, I was selected to go to West Liberty University, a small Public Liberal Arts University which located in a s…
Balancing School with Life
Posted on: 29 September 2019 BY: AMAMBARES
Freshman year was an entirely different experience for me, as it is for the vast majority of college students. During the first year, I was typically so preoccupied with making the transition of the university life, the surrounding environment, and everything that comes along with it. This year, th…
Student and Ambassador of Timor-Leste in Fox City
Posted on: 05 September 2019 BY: EMoniz
I'm here to tell you anything is POSSIBLE, BUT it all depends on how hard you work. Coming to study in the U.S is a dream come true. I have always imagined holding Timorese flag somewhere in the U.S one day. Now it is happening! It took me 27 hours to travel from Timor-Leste to Appleton, and it is…