Stories

By Melaina Lenzi Simon Njoroge knows the power of a single yes. Like many international students, Simon heard a lot of noes. While finishing his undergraduate degree, in 2024, Simon applied for over 600 positions and received the same response each time: “Thank you for your application. However, we have selected another candidate.”  Studies show that international students face challenges around…

By Harleen Kaur During a difficult period in my life, when I was dealing with serious health issues, uncertainty, and self-doubt, people often told me, “Life has bigger plans for you than you could ever imagine.” At the time, I didn’t fully grasp what that…