I decided to pursue a dream that I had since I was a kid, and that was to study abroad. I knew I wanted to grow as a person, I wanted to learn more about other cultures, I wanted to get the best possible education. Most importantly—I wanted a better future.
Have you ever found yourself in this position before a presentation or a speech? Your mouth feels as dry as the desert, your hands are cold and clammy, and your voice is shaking when you start to speak… Your heart is beating so fast it might leap out of your chest! What was your opening line again?… Suddenly your brain has turned to scrambled eggs and everyone is watching.
This has happened to more of us than you think! It used to happen to me, too.
Namaste, everyone! My name is Shivani Harshad Merchant and I’m an international undergraduate student from India. I am a sophomore Computer Science and Engineering major at the University of Arkansas, and am eager to share my experience as an international transfer student with you!
Hi, everyone! I’m excited to keep sharing my journey to the University of Arkansas with you. In this video, I share what to expect once you get to Fayetteville—from the weather to the community to the many adventures ahead!
When I landed at XNA airport in Fayetteville, AR in August 2018 at 12:00am, I was just exhausted from the two-day journey it had taken me to get here from my home island, Dominica. All I wanted to do was hop in an Uber (my first Uber ever!) and get to my friend’s apartment to get some sleep. I had no idea that this was the beginning of one of the most amazing and transformative times of my life. Let me share with you how coming to the University of Arkansas has changed my life.
