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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.
Episodes
14 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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从中国到洛杉矶：留学生的爱与身份 | From China to Los Angeles: An International Student’s Love & Identity
A quiet, honest conversation about two international students who find love, identity, and independence while studying film in LA — without trying to label or justify their choices.时间轴 (Time Axis / Timestamps)00:00 开场简介 (Intro)<...
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"Start Collecting Everything": My Advice for the O-1 Visa Process | International Student Stories
Is it worth moving to Hollywood in 2025? For Italian filmmaker Simone Tringali, the answer is yes—but the path wasn't easy.In this episode, Simone shares his calm and insightful journey from a small town in Italy to film school in Irelan...
Japanese-Brazilian's Hollywood Dream: My 15-Year Journey to LA | International Student Journey
"I was waiting 5 months... then suddenly they denied my OPT."This is just one part of Yu's incredible journey from Tokyo to Los Angeles. He had to leave the US twice due to immigration errors, all while chasing his dream of becoming an ...
ทำไมนักเรียนไทยคนนี้ถึงไม่โทรหาแม่ในปีแรกที่มาอเมริกา | เรื่องราวของนักเรียนต่างชาติ
การค้นพบตัวตนที่แท้จริงของคุณในต่างแดน? ใน EP นี้ของ Outsiders Insiders Experience เราจะมาฟังเรื่องราวจาก นิธิ แสงแก้ว (Nithi Sangkaew) นักเรียนไทยที่เชื่อว่าชีวิตของเขาได้เริ่มต้นอย่างแท้จริงเมื่อมาถึงอเมริกา ปัจจุบันนิธิเป็นนักเรียน Community...
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How I Tried to Make Friends in High School With Gum! | Thai International Student Story
Have you ever felt invisible or been taken for granted in a new place? In this powerful episode of Outsiders Insiders Experience, we hear the incredible story of Sakunit Srilom who moved from Thailand to an American high school and completely t...
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The Unfiltered Truth About a Japanese Student's Life in LA | | International Student Story
His American dream was born in a cinematic moment: a 14-year-old on the Golden Gate Bridge, listening to Maroon 5, deciding "I'm gonna live here". But what happens when the dream meets the unfiltered reality of Los Angeles?In this deepl...
The Most Important Thing I Learned After 12 Years in America | International Student Journey
Ever feel caught between cultures while trying to find your place? In this powerful episode, Carel Tan shares her unique journey as an international student from Taiwan, navigating life in Los Angeles while embracing her Taiwanese, Filipino, an...
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From India to LA: A Filmmaker's Story of Visas, Culture & Career | International Student Story
Is an expensive LA film degree worth it when the jobs are leaving? We investigate the Hollywood Lie in this special episode, exploring the gap between film school and the real-world industry.We get two unique perspectives: Kanishka Agga...
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Why This Thai Student Didn't Call His Mom For the First Year in USA | International Student Journey
Discovering your true self in a new country? In this insightful episode of Outsiders Insiders Experience, we hear from Nithi Sangkaew, an international student from Thailand who believes his life truly began when he arrived in the USA. Now comm...
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