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Community of 3 Mothers
I am currently an MBA student at Westminster College in Salt Lake City Utah. For the past two years, I am living with my third mother- Beth, and her family. I did have a rough start as a kid. Born and raised on the street and never thought that life...
Listen to Your Inner Voice
I am a girl from a traditional Chinese family. In my hometown, many people do not understand the meaning of studying abroad, so I am surrounded by all kinds of voices.Getting rid of these voices is not an easy thing. When I began to pursue my inner voice and...
Come Walk A Mile In My Communitys Shoes
Greetings from the Great North of South Africa! My name is Gloria Dolo I'm an artistic individual who is immersed in the performing arts and poetic medium. My biggest yearning and dream has always been to study drama in the concrete jungle - where dreams are made of... New York...
My Community Is My Support System
As a teenager, I listened to my grandma speak often about the effects of the Nigerian War that took place from 1967- 1970. I made up my mind to do all I can to protect the rights of people at all costs. I went ahead to study Law at...
My Global Community
I am an international Polish student currently in my third year of studying Film and Television Production B.A. at LMU in Los Angeles. The video is made for the competition in the aims to help fund my college education for the next Spring 2022 semester. The past year has presented...
Community1
My name is Laura and right now I am in my first semester of theater arts. I got accepted into Los Angeles City College Theater Academy and Im enjoying every single moment of it. My goal is to transfer to a university and finishing my bachelors degree. I would like...
Journey
I wanted to shoot this film since it’s about community and it’s one of the few things that has an affect on student’s life. Community in Minerva is part of the education as we all have different cultures and practices, and we learn to understand, respect and be open minded....
My Choice
My main purpose for studying abroad is to meet people from different countries. Not only the locals and the professors, but we can learn about the whole world from international students being in one country. Of course, more reasons to study abroad is to become openminded, fluent in languages and...
The Letter I Never Stop Writing
My goal for this video was to make it sound like a personal letter, but I didn’t want to address anyone in particular because I believe that every person I have a shared experience with, whether it may be good or bad, is part of my community and has ultimately...
CommUnity
As every ambitious Lebanese student, the chance of pursuing a decent career in my country was taken away from me. A series of events that go way back in time have led us to the tough reality we are currently facing; hyperinflation, hourly electricity cuts, fuel shortages, and no sign...
On the road
I have been living in Vienna, and studying through the Erasmus+ exchange, since February 2021. In that time, I have had the chance to visit a lot of countries in Europe and to fall in love with the feeling of staying abroad and gaining new experiences, friends and knowledge. In...
Together We Can Do So Much
Community is what I looked forward to for my first ever experience studying abroad, coming out from my hometown of Yangon, Myanmar. Studying architecture at The University of Sydney, I thought I’d be experiencing late night studio time with friends, discussion, critique, encouragement ... But all those never really happened...
Without community I wouldnt be here right now
Going to new places, meeting new people, and creating connections; coming to the U.S. will give me that and much more opportunities. Architectural engineering is not a career available in Colombia but since it has always been the career of my dreams I knew I had to go somewhere else...
A love letter to my international community
Hi there!My name is Miranda Viloria and I studied the sixth form at Cambridge in the UK until last year. Studying there and meeting international people, has been a truly inspiring experience for me, especially since the artistic and international environment in England is perfect for pursuing my acting career....
The art and the artist dont exist without the community
Ive been dreaming about and preparing for studying at Berklee for years and now I have the precious opportunity to make this dream come true due to the scholarships Ive won from Berklee and the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation. Yet, the living, housing and meals costs are expensive and Im...
FUTURE
When i stop to think about it, so many questions pop in my head. What do you want to do? What do you want to be? How are you going to achieve? What are you going to do for the rest of your life? But here is the thing. I...
Celebrating Diversity
With over 10 local languages, and 116 countries represented, I find myself immersed in a large salad bowl of uniqueness, all integrated into one. My time at the University of Cape Town, situated in The Rainbow Nation, has been nothing short of embracing multiculturalism and experiencing the world in one...
The story of how COMMUNITY change the life of a Spice Island Girl
My storyboard reflects breaking news, the headline being the story of how the community changed the life of a young spice island girl—telling the story of what got her to step out and following her heart.
César Anne Bethsaïna Video
Attend an university always leads to a better career in the future,especially with an international baccalaureate diploma.Study abroad helps you to learn new languages,meet new people and appreciate other cultures.I would like to study abroad to improve my skills in technology in the field of software engineering and experience à...
Building bridges between communities
RE: A PROPOSAL TO STUDYING ABROAD.I am currently an online student since the circumstances from the COVID-19 are limiting international students from traveling.I think studying abroad is a needed reason for knowing and learning more about different cultures and communities.I am studying at Xian Liangjiatan International School because of the...
Lost and Found
Studying abroad has always been a dream of mine. I have been living this dream since February 2015 when I came to the United States to pursue my dreams in music. This six-year journey has taught me important life lessons and my dreams have evolved with these experiences too. I...
The dream during a global pandemic
In 2017 I had the opportunity to study in the United States. I have always had this dream that I managed to fulfill through volleyball. Everything was with a lot of effort, as I did not have a full scholarship. I have always wanted to show my community that is...
What Opportunities Community Can Offer
Through friends I have made through the Church I have been granted an opportunity to study at Brigham Young University - Provo where I can obtain my nursing degree. Without this community of people, I would not have learned so much about myself and taken the risk of transferring my...
Curiosity saved this cat
Coming from an environment where having the opportunity to study abroad is a great feat as well as a treasure, I have always wondered how live would be studying in another country. I am currently a Journalism student at Marmara University, Istanbul Turkey who hopes to use the skills I...
The Want Of Will.
There is nothing more that Ive wanted in my life than to explore the world beyond what Ive been trapped in. UK for me is an escape from the four walls of superstitious, rigid society that never failed to belittle me for being who I was.
We are more
"We are more" is the video I created for the InternationalStudent.com Video Contest. In this video you will know who I am and what I want to achieve. As human beings, we can normally think that we are insignificant. But we dont realize the power we have to inspire others...
COMMUNALISM
I was admitted to New York Institute of Technology, Manhattan campus for the fall 2020 intake. During the Spring 2021 semester, I couldnt afford to carry on and I decided to take some time off until I have a better financial standing. Hopefully, I will resume in Spring 2022.
Thoughts While Egg Fried Rice
I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at The College of Wooster (OH, United States) and would be graduating in 2024. I hope to use my passion for visual storytelling to spread positive and meaningful messages on daily lives.
Your extraordinary story…
I am sure they are a thousand stories like mine, as I am sure they are a million they would wish to be as lucky as mine. And I am also sure that even though it does not define me, it is mine. That is why I do not regret...
Invisible Me
We live in a broken society and I wanted to bring a change in my community. We cannot do it alone but together we can!! This movie is a beautiful illustration about doing life together!!
I am because you are
I got in two at Bridgeport University for the Spring semester but I have not made my decision yet because I am waiting for a decision from three other Universities in the US. With my contract ending in December 2021, the spring semester is the best time for me to...
A lifetime in a year
Studying abroad for me was a unique life experience; where I could step out of my comfort zone, challenge myself and integrate two new communities: my university students, and international students!
A sport that changed life
I have dreamed of studying abroad for a long time now and rhythmic gymnastics has made me realize that I can achieve my goals. Studying in a completely different country with different culture and traditions interests me profoundly.
Mariams Community
I will be studying in the USA in the spring semester of 2022. The idea of attaining the best higher education through expert teachers; that will distinguish me from other individuals with homogeneous career involvement; and expose me to practical life by providing me internships that will repair and reinforce...
A Piece of Art
There are a lot of factories, which motivated me to study abroad. One of them was my community. For more than 5 years people from the Theater of Contemporary Dialogue have been a big part of my life. Together we created various projects about social issues in Ukraine: discrimination, accecability,...
Studying abroad from home
My intention of studying abroad is guided by my strong desire to develop myself personally and professionally with an international experience.
How I started applying to study abroad
I decided to study abroad because God is already with me in this journey and I know he will never fail me.
Deserving wonderful things
Global health is one of the biggest challenges that the world is facing right now. During the last years I developed my work with vulnerable populations in health promotion projects to improve our public healthcare investment. I want to contribute to the research projects in my country and also provide...
You will find
This is How I found myself and my new community
When your big dream changes its course
My name is Lina, Im an underraduate student from a small town in Russia, Nalchik. My life has changed drastically in a matter of one year. But my goals grew even bigger!
My organization and the impact in my community
When I was just 17, I started my own organization dedicated to promoting culture, values, and history in my country, all of this directed to a portion of the population that can be considered marginalized, with few opportunities and resources, too on some occasions rejected by society. This placed them...
William Paterson University
Made for community contest
That Moment When You Realize You Found People Who Understand Your Heart
When I first came to New York to study acting and follow my passion I saw very scared, it’s a big city and I didn’t know anyone. But very soon I met amazing people and for the first time I really felt understood by the people in my life. I...
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Removed from contest
Destiny reshapped by a Community
I arrived in Moscow, Russia on scholarship to study Electrical engineering. The community of native Russians, nature, youth and "past history" helped transform my life from being introvert, to a super extrovert person with a completely different Academic and life dreams. I am presently preparing to pursue my doctorate degree...
Vanessa Mthunzi Video
Great diversity, experiencing a whole new different country as well as access to better form of education.
7 hours forward
I was awarded a scholarship from the university of Syiah Kuala. I since study at the facility of teacher Training English Education for an undergraduate degree.
Giving Back
I have been admitted to study health science in the united states. My interest for health science was influenced by the desire to give back to my community. I joined a Non Governmental Organization that opened my eyes to the state of the health sector of my country. I developed...
My New Community My New Heart
I am currently taking in-person classes at Santa Rosa Junior College, and it has been one of the most special experiences I have ever experienced. In fact, they have become my new community and family because they care about me and my dreams too. And not everyone does that sincerely...
We Must See...
Im Fatima Mohammadi from Afghanistan studying at the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. It has been five months that I am here.
MY COMMUNITY IN KENYA
I am purposeful in my intention to study in the United Kingdom in the start of the year 2022. I want to change the information and business fabric in my community through my planned study abroad. Currently in our country, we have a gap in terms of the effective running...
A TRUE FAMILY
Belonging to a community is wonderful. Ive been having an identity crisis for over 2 years before graduating and entering college in the U.S. This video describes me finding what group I belong to, and how it has helped me wiped out my anxiety and given me self-confidence. Everyone has...
Intersection of Time
I am incoming Master of Public Health student. I know that undertaking graduate studies will create a big difference in research projects that I can lead and in designing and financing community health programs in marginalized urban and rural communities in Asia.
Beyond Today
Studying abroad has always been my dream and despite the setbacks I faced, I focused on my goal. Studying abroad will expose me to new information that I can apply to ensure sustainable development of not only my community but also my country as a whole. I hope to succeed...
In search of My Global Community
My plan to study abroad is to release myself from the barriers that were holding me back fromaccomplishing my dream come true to attend college. Coming from a community with low graduationrates, I would like to break out from the stigma of my childhood and attend college in a globalenvironment.In...
Out of the Dark
One of the most crucial components of the US democracy is free speech, which is one of the main reasons why I chose the US as a study destination. Moreover, the multicultural diversity in the US is what I strongly believe will shape my future: more specifically, I seek an...
Minahs story
It’s a very amazing experience as it’s based on lots of diversity and appreciation of new cultures.
Lucky Charm
Never give up your dreams, always keep your eyes on it
Why we need higher education
Higher Education, though the international community is arguing it’s pointless, has many uses: It teaches you how to make and handle money, gives you better social status and gives you experience.
My Community
My experience has been remarkable. I have learned, shared, and experienced some vital academic and life lessons.
A Red Flag Community And Its Dark Impact on My Educational Pursuit
I intend to study in Southern Maine Community College. I feel it is a school where I will be able to improve in all ramification. I do not care about how the world sees Nigerians. I know who I am. One positive thing about being a member of my community...
Community influence on my educational pursuit
For the advantage of being able to bring development and stability to the lives of Ugandans
Impact
How my community of secondary school friends influences me to pursue higher education abroad
Hezekiah
No password attach to the video, it can be watch direct.
Community determines your future
Music has always been my dream and my passion since I was a child. Growing in limited community and environment made me giving up on my dream and education. Until few years ago, I realised that music has always been my passion, my new communities played an important role in...
Community and Infinite Aspirations
International students go through an intensive process of transition when they move from their home country to a foreign land. The video displays those challenges that are followed by ultimate achievements. I came to the US to enhance my professional communication skills so I could make up a better career...
My Community My Story
I come from a community with low quality of higher education and I have always dreamed of a better academic experience inorder to fulfill my life dream.. Studying abroad will make this dream of mine a reality..
My lovely community
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Influence of my community in choosing a masters program
Currently studying masters in social innovation at Saint Paul University, ottawa, Canada
Business for the people
No, I set the visibility settings to public. The first photographs on poverty are from Royalty free sources. The photographs gave permission for their images to be used publicly. The rest of the videos are mine.