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Gonpura To Easton
My initial experience with education was unlike most others, taking place under a neem tree in a village school, with a young me clad in half pants and a pink striped shirt. Clutching a modest notebook and a pencil in…
Positive delusion
Self-questionning High School Musical, a great piece of work that made me believe my whole childhood that american students were to dance and sing in their school hallways without being grounded! Besides Kenny Ortega’s work, I was passionate about many…
From the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic – A Journey of Education and Self-Discovery
Growing up in Sri Lanka, a beautiful island nation, higher education abroad seemed like a distant dream. The financial barriers were significant, and my world had revolved around the familiar sights and sounds of home. However, a scholarship opportunity for…
My Greek Life
It’s the simple things in life that bring me joy. So, to be given the opportunity to experience a different culture has been eye-opening. I was hesitant at first—the financial stressors, the long flight traveling alone, the culture shock, but…
Culture Shock of a Malagasy Student Studying Abroad for the First Time
The first time I met Americans was in Madagascar around 2017. It was an encounter that left an indelible impression on me and has stayed with me ever since. They were Lafayette students who were part of an interim program…
A Pakistani Student’s Voyage
As a 19-year-old Muslim, brown boy from Lahore, Pakistan, I embarked on a transformative journey described by my favorite writer Elif Shafak as a rich tapestry of experiences shaping our unique identities. My story blended with others in a symphony…
Contributions to a New Home
Studying overseas has been an amazing experience for me as a foreign student from Pakistan. I have had the honor of making contributions to the educational and social communities during this period that have been extremely important to me. I…
The Collision Between China and Western in Culture
I am a student from China. I received nine years of traditional Chinese education and three years of mixed Chinese and Western education in China. In the traditional Chinese education system, respecting authority and following rules are important values that…