Hear from Current Students

“…The True-Blue pride resides in the values and culture that the MTSU community has to offer. This is our University, our home, and our families. I can proudly say I am ‘True Blue’…”

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More experienced travelers might have known to travel with the currency of the country they would be visiting. With little international experience, however, I found myself cashless and unable to get onto the metro only two days into my study abroad trip during the spring semester of 2020. To top it off, my debit card…

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So, you want to study abroad? Excellent choice. There are so many options out there for you—a whole world ready to explore. The way I see it, studying abroad can be broken down into threestages. Stage number 1 is preparation, Stage 2 is while you are abroad, and Stage 3 is whenyou come back home.…

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“…I am so delighted that I chose this college because I think I would’ve missed out on meeting some great people if I hadn’t. I still have three more semesters to graduate and I can’t wait to see what great memories they hold for me.”

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“…As you can see, I had a lot of “the first time…” with MTSU. I believe I will have a lot more in my future. I will be so willing and happy to receive them.”

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“…Thinking back on my time at MTSU so far, I have to say it was enjoyable and I still feel that I made the right choice for me. With home being almost a thousand miles away, it was hard being away from my family and friends. However, with the help of people around campus who…

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“…Leaving my home, which is approximately 6,000 miles away from the USA, I experienced culture shock. The norms as reflected in the slangs, foods, small talk, greetings and attitude were very different from the norms in my country. I have come to realize that having a culture shock is inevitable for an international student in…

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“…This journey so far has sure been challenging, but every challenge has helped me become stronger. In the past three years that I have been at MTSU, I have started to dream bigger and believe in myself more than I previously did. With support from my parents and the help of all the beautiful people…

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“…Being the introvert that I am, I initially struggled to adapt to the social atmosphere of MTSU, but it was only a matter of time before I met so many different people to help me not feel alone. I love MTSU’s plethora of organizations because they enabled me to be active and to break out…

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“…Being an international student is difficult at first because you will be in a different country all by yourself not knowing anyone; but with the help and support of the international office, friends, and professors, you will get through it. I remember when I arrived at Murfreesboro, I didn’t know anyone. The day of orientation…

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