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An International Indian Transfer Student Experience at the U of A

An International Indian Transfer Student Experience at the U of A

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!

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How the University of Arkansas Changed Me: Jade’s Experience

How the University of Arkansas Changed Me: Jade’s Experience

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.

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How the University of Arkansas Changed Me: Oluyinka’s Experience

How the University of Arkansas Changed Me: Oluyinka’s Experience

At first, I was not sure of what pursuing a master’s degree at the University of Arkansas was going to be like. I had fears, doubts, and questions that needed answers. I wondered how I was going to cope in a new environment. I used to believe that school was all about academics and nothing more. I was the kind of student who gave about 85% of my time to schoolwork and cared so little about other important aspects of student life which are also necessary to create a balance. But coming to the University of Arkansas, I now have a better understanding.

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