Walk in My Shoes: A Discussion with International Students
Walk in My Shoes is an annual event that highlights the diverse views of Case Western Reserve University students, faculty and staff. Each year, we identify unique themes and programs that are held around campus and within the Cleveland community.
Last spring, we interviewed four international students and asked them to share their views about life in Cleveland and their experiences at Case Western Reserve. Special thanks to Lin, Anvid, Jenny and Sipa, who provided their perspectives for our videos.
Whether they learn about Case through a friend or a family member, international students share their stories on how they first decided to attend Case Western Reserve University.
Traveling thousands of miles to Case involves some preparation, especially when it comes to TOEFL tests, SAT exams and visa applications. Learn how these international students prepared for college.
Having a connection in the U.S. proved to be helpful to international students attending Case. Learn how these students traveled across the world to attend school at Case Western Reserve.
Arriving in Cleveland is one thing, but how do you make your way around the Case Western Reserve campus? Here, students share their experience with university staff and other guides on campus.
People are friendly in Cleveland, as these students learned the first time they arrived on campus. Here, students share their thoughts on what it was like to get acclimated at Case.
What do you learn during orientation? Is Welcome Days fun? See what these international students had to say about the summer fun leading up to their first day of college.
College is different for everyone, especially for students who come from different countries and different cultures. Hear what our students have to say about the weather in Cleveland and academics at Case.
Getting used to American culture is all part of the transition process, but understanding other cultures is equally important, too. Here, students share why it's important to take time to learn about the diverse cultures at Case.
What makes Case Western Reserve such a great university? Is it the academic opportunities? Meeting students from diverse cultures? Time management, leadership and personal challenge were all topics of conversation among the international students we interviewed.