On a hot morning, students eagerly waited in front of Parkview hall with blankets, pillows, and bags in hand. Fellow staff members and I were taking them to a camp near Orlando, FL. I’m not sure if they knew what to expect from camp, but I think they at least planned to have a good...
Continue reading A Classic Camp Experience – Lukas Calafell, Student Services Advisor
I am senior majoring in Hospitality Management. I came to the States three years ago and it has been a great learning/personal experience. I have had incredible experiences with new friends and worked with amazing people who taught me powerful tools for business and life. I am currently completing my 1000 hours of hospitality related...
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In a few weeks, there will be new international students coming to join us at FIU. After a year of study at FIU, I found some tips that can help you make a better life in the university: First, you need to join the orientation week! It will be so helpful. In that week, you...
Continue reading Advice for a Good Start at FIU – G1Y Student Voice
Indian people are very creative for festivals, and for some Indians living in a different country, missing all the festivals is hard. Last year, as hurricane Diwali was knocking at the door, I decided to celebrate Diwali with Global First Year. I had two intentions for celebrating Diwali: get together with Indian people, and tell...
Continue reading Celebrating Indian Culture in a New Country – G1Y Student Voice
Many of us have heard about Ramadan and have a general idea as to what it entails. We know that people of the Islamic faith take the time to fast, but not many of us actually know why they do so. I, being of the Christian faith, was once oblivious to all of this until...
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