A Panamanian Far from Panama: Finding Home Abroad

Moving On: Building a better future

Brenda Rodriguez’s Journey from Panama to Truckee Meadows Community College Life is too short to stay in one place! Hello everyone, my name is Brenda Rodriguez and I’m originally from Panama. I grew up in a blessed home with a great family: my mom, my two older sisters, and my twin brother. I spent my … Read more

Getting a Taste of University Life

Getting a Taste of University Life

Blogger Maya Goto gets out of her comfort zone and experiences university life I joined the Japanese Club at UNR As a two-year college student, I sometimes wonder what university life looks like, considering its large scale, more students, and higher cost. 🙂 Ever since I arrived, I have been an active member of the … Read more

From a tropical place to experiencing winter for the first time

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Blogger Dylana Camacho Orozco from Costa Rica experiences winter at Truckee Meadows Community College Last winter was very special for me as an international student from a tropical country. In Costa Rica we just experience sunny and rainy seasons, and sometimes the two are mixed so we can have both in just one day.  Part … Read more