Interviews with College Students

Study Abroad Programs-
 with Yeshoda Karuturi


Where did you travel to study abroad? Do you have to know the language to live abroad?

I studied abroad in Hong Kong. I wanted to go to a place where English was prevalent so I didn’t have to learn Cantonese to go to Hong Kong. But while being there, I was able to learn a few words so I could converse better with local people. I had an amazing experience in Hong Kong!...

Living in Columbia University with Lemlem Abreha Baraki


What makes college “the best four years of your life”?
 Hahaha this is a fun one. Well, the great thing about college is you're totally immersed in a new environment. It's your time to be independent, make your own decisions, make new friends, and explore your interests. Ultimately, it's four years of great discoveries about yourselves, building lasting relationships…..
 

Experiences in the University of Maryland with Bethel Arada

Looking back, what part of your expectations were met, and what were you surprised to find out you had to do?

I expected shock, sadness, loneliness and other crazy emotions, I got them all. My expectations were met VERY well. One thing that I did not expect but happened is my high school friends still remaining to be a very important part of my life (yeah, partly cause I am anti-social and don’t have very many friends here but also because I realized…