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Don’t Just Go to College — Go Far: Study Abroad Can Be Possible for Everyone
Going to college isn’t what it used to be — it’s a whole lot better. In this global economy, college students have more choices than ever, including the experience of studying abroad. It can be a way for you to learn about different ways of life and cultures while also advancing your education — and ultimately making yourself a stronger job candidate. In fact, a recent study found that almost 40 percent of the companies surveyed had missed international business opportunities for want of internationally competent employees.
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Jumping Hurdles: Tips for Overcoming Challenges on The Road to A Degree
Meeting challenges makes us stronger. And that’s good news for Native American students, who are sure to face a few obstacles on their higher education journey.
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Samuel Ragle / Choctaw Nation / University of Oklahoma / Computer Science
I’ve always been curious about how things work. In high school, I got my first look behind the scenes at the technical side of one of my passions: video games.
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Kaylin Mcliverty / Navajo / Navajo Preparatory School
My hometown of Farmington, N.M., is a small community with diverse cultures and families.
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Turner Mccoy / Muscogee Creek / Oklahoma State University / Mechanical Engineering Technology
I’ve always preferred math and science to English and history. I enjoy things that are tangible and black and white, like engineering.
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Brielle Thorsen / Saddle Lake Cree Nation / Queen’s University / Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering
When someone new comes over to our house, my parents drag out a video of me from the fourth or fifth grade. In the video, I introduce myself and tell everyone that my favorite subject in school is math.
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Orman E. Morton III / Penobscot Indian Nation / Oregon State University Ecampus / Environmental Sciences
I grew up in a high-crime area in suburban Baltimore. Violence, drugs, and alcoholism were rampant — a fertile recruiting ground for street gangs.
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