Hello again! It’s your Japanese-Brazilian guest author, Jodie! 😁 What an honor it is to be back and have the chance to share some thoughts on my journey as an international student in the U.S. Many of these reflections might sound familiar, but I wanted to share how I experienced some of the more “obvious” Read more…
For many international students, the end of the school year comes with mixed emotions. Alongside the excitement of finishing studies or returning home is a less talked-about companion: the sadness of saying goodbye. Whether you’re leaving a place you’ve come to call “home away from home” or watching friends scatter across the globe, goodbyes are Read more…
Happy New Year, IFI family ~ I hope you’ve been keeping warm during this winter season– if you’re in a colder state in the US, that is. But more than just keeping warm, I hope you’ve been creative in finding ways to enjoy it! For many international students, including my Brazilian self, winter in the Read more…