Hello, amigos! Where my Latinos at? 😝 I’m bringing some thriving tips for ✨ Latin American ✨ students! As a Brazilian, I thought about the main cultural differences between Latin Americans and North Americans, in addition to asking my friend, Fabiola Jara from Chile, to share some of her tips and personal stories. Fabi is Read more…
Heyo! Where the Indian students at?? I asked my friend, Mohit Jangid, to write some tips for you. Mohit is a Computer Science and Engineering PhD student at Ohio State University. He came to the U.S. to get mastery in his field of study and to expose himself to a different culture. Stay tuned for Read more…
Hey, my international friends! Hope this post finds you well. 💮 If you missed our first posts of the series, go check them out here before starting this one! To those who’ve already read them, we hope it helped your cultural challenges here in the States. Today we’re calling all ✨Chinese students✨– this Thriving post is Read more…
Hello, my international friends! I hope you’re well and thriving! 🌞 If you missed our first post of the series, go check it out here before starting this one! To those who’ve already read it, we hope it helped your cultural challenges here in the States. Today’s post is special for ✨ African students ✨ Read more…
Moving to another country is a BIG change, especially when that change is from East to West or vice versa. With culture and customs being so different, preparation for the new culture is highly recommended. I, however, didn’t follow the recommendation when I came to the U.S. from Brazil; I thought I’d do well since Read more…
It’s time to pursue your dream of moving to the U.S. for your studies– how exciting! However, some of you might think it’s rather nerve-wracking. There may be loads of things to resolve, such as figuring out what to pack and how to deal with the emotions of leaving your home. Speaking from experience, it’s Read more…
Hello, friends! I’m here today with another Biblical reflection. You ready? Before starting, I’ll give you an overview of how this reflection came about. Last November, my husband and I had our first child, precious Benjamin. Our lives completely changed with his arrival. We had to protect and care for him, making sure all his Read more…
Do you ever catch yourself wishing for the end of the semester, only to have it come and you just move on to the next thing without even taking a moment to enjoy it? Play and rest are important parts of life, even though many of us don’t take much time for them. Today, I Read more…
I enjoy spring because the seasons are not as distinct in Brazil as they are in the US. I’m amazed to see the transformation that takes place in the spring; it’s like nature is being reborn. The sun shines and the temperature rises, the trees start to release buds, plants bloom, the birds sing, and Read more…
Recently, I shared in an IFI Bible discussion group that my husband and I got a larger apartment and that we were moving in a week. I said I was happy because there was still time to organize the baby’s room for his arrival. Our friend said, “God has been good to you. Since the Read more…