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Why USF?...
I applied to the University of South Florida because I was familiar
with the school as my sister transferred here in her junior year. When
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researched the programs offered, I was really intrigued by the approach
to my major and by the Honors College. |
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Have you made new friends
at USF, please share any special experiences or stories?
I have met so many people at USF and I am lucky enough to call them
some of my best friends, they make it so much easier to be away from
home and family for such long periods of time. They have welcomed me
into their families. They have become my advisors and my support system. |
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Do you have any other
special experiences or stories to share about your time at USF?
Last year, my sister and I participated in a
Volunteer USF program
called Alternative Weekend and I can honestly say that experience was
life changing. It involved a small group of USF students spending a
weekend in Orlando, volunteering at Give Kids the World Village near
Disney World. The Organization provides a week's housing and transport
and really fun activities, all expenses paid, for children with chronic
and terminal diseases who have been chosen by the Make a Wish
foundation. It was truly amazing seeing and talking to these young
children and their parents. It was so inspiring to know that I could
play a part in making them happy and giving them some fun memories tat
would last a lifetime by just sacrificing a couple days out of my life.
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Student activities ...
I was a member of the USF Crew Team, and I really enjoyed it. I loved
being out on the water and watching the sun come up. It's one of the
sports that is not practiced in Trinidad but I hope it gains popularity
soon.
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Professors ...
I've honestly had a few outstanding professors every semester;
Professor Omlor, Professor Mukherjee, Professor Summers, Professor
Manougian, Professor Schonfeld, Professor Dieringer and the list goes
on. Even though these teachers were outstanding for different reasons,
they were all teachers that truly enjoyed teaching and made the effort
to help students as much as possible. I've even kept in touch with some
of my old professors. |
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Research ...
I've recently started interning at the International Admissions Office
on campus. I hope my experiences as an International Student will allow
me to give fresh ideas and new approaches to many of the ongoing
projects. I'm also excited to get involved in some of the newer programs
that are being started. |
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Have you done an
internship or study abroad experience as a USF international student?
I haven't had the chance to do a study abroad program as yet. I'm
looking forward to participating in one once I have completed my core
major courses. I would like to be able to enjoy the culture of the
country instead of being constantly stressed about my school work. The
benefit of being an international student however, is that my whole university career is basically a study abroad experience. |
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Most importantly, please tell us
why other international students should choose USF?
I can't speak for all International Students here, but my experiences
at USF have been great and I'm very glad I chose to come here. The school is
becoming more renowned and accomplished daily. I love being a part of a
University that is constantly pushing itself and its students to achieve more.
The University is culturally diverse and accepting. The students here receive a
global education. |
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