“My parents have always wanted a better future for me and my sister. We were already looking for options in Florida but it wasn’t until my parents heard about the ELI (English Language Institute) at the University of Florida through…
Tag: International Student
Saints of Santa Fe College – Jaime Truzman
I heard some friends in Venezuela talking about SF and I was really interested. As a U.S. citizen, diversity is very important to me. It’s what I love and what I’m passionate to talk about. We’re all humans. I know…
Saints of Santa Fe College – Admir Besovic
Coming here rejuvenated me. I’ve grown a lot as a player, and outside of the court, too. Santa Fe College has helped, especially the coaching staff and how they’ve pushed me. Going into my sophomore year I had a much…
Saints of Santa Fe College – Amha Tesfaye
One day I want to write policy papers, to write policy that actually makes a difference. I’m originally from Ethiopia—from the capital, Addis Ababa—so I was already interested in international development. But then I studied abroad in China. Seeing the…
Saints of Santa Fe College – Prince Ulame Erase
I came to Gainesville with nothing. I didn’t have a penny. I’m from Nigeria and came here to attend a conference. While I was coming, I lost my credit card that I was to use for hotels, food, all of…
Saints of Santa Fe College – Joudi Ayroud
Before Santa Fe College, my life was hard. It wasn’t an easy journey for me. I left Syria before the war started, but it will forever have a piece of my heart. The majority of my family is all over…