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International Student Experience Podcast
Welcome to International Student Experience, the essential podcast for international students navigating life, study, and careers in the USA. We share authentic stories and practical advice to help you thrive. Each episode provides a guide to the biggest challenges of studying in America, with expert advice on everything from the F-1 visa, OPT, and H-1B to overcoming culture shock and building your community.
International Student Experience Podcast
Latest Episodes
We Were Broke International Students in LA — And Had the Best Time of Our Lives
Most international students focus so much on surviving the pressure that they forget they're living in one of the most exciting cities on earth. This episode isn't about overcoming hardship; it's a reminder that you can maintain your F1 status ...
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From Tehran to Los Angeles — She Refused to Give Up on Her Dream | International Student Story
What is the true cost of pursuing a dream? For Zahra M. Aghajan, moving from Iran to the US for her love of science meant navigating a path of profound challenges, heart-breaking choices, and deep self-discovery.In this deeply moving an...
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From Trying to Prove Everyone Wrong to Finding Peace | Chance Lim's Honest Story
Chance Lim grew up in Seoul being told to put her head down, stop asking questions, and become someone she wasn't.She didn't.Instead, she left Korea alone — no family abroad, no roadmap — took a blind leap, and built a life and a follow...
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The Exact Strategy International Student Used to Get a $25K Scholarship, 5 Internship & 3 Job Offers
Chance Lim, an international student in the U.S., shares her full journey — from getting a campus job (which many students struggle with), to earning scholarships, and landing multiple internships and job offers in a competitive market....
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From Indonesia to the U.S.: The Truth Behind the American Dream | International Student Journey
Edward Haryono shares his Indonesian immigrant journey — from moving to America for education to navigating the H-1B visa and green card process while building a life as an entrepreneur.What is it like to grow up in a middle-class famil...
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