{"id":16269,"date":"2023-12-08T15:21:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T20:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/?p=16269"},"modified":"2023-12-01T15:21:45","modified_gmt":"2023-12-01T20:21:45","slug":"life-international-student-grove-city-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.gcc.edu\/insider\/2023\/12\/08\/life-international-student-grove-city-college\/","title":{"rendered":"Life as an International Student at Grove City College"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes choosing to study in a place so far from home can be intimidating. Though it presents a unique set of challenges, it also creates amazing opportunities. For the international students at Grove City College (GCC), the experience is one of growth, exploration, community, and (of course) lots of fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s Meet Some International Grovers!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Anastasia Gaponenko (left) and Thaddeus Woo (right) outside of Henry Buhl Library<\/p><\/div>\n

Anastasia Gaponenko, a senior Electrical Engineering major, is from Moscow, Russia. She came to the US in high school and attended a Christian high school in Philadelphia. \u201cA lot of kids from my high school went to Grove City because it\u2019s like a famous Christian college.” It was through her friends that she ended up applying to Grove City!<\/p>\n

Philippe Keita hails from Dakar, Senegal, and is a senior at GCC studying Computer Science. Philippe decided to pursue his bachelors in the U.S. because of the higher level of education and potential career opportunities. \u201cI heard about Grove City College from church connections\u2026in Senegal\u2026I heard that they had a good computer science program, so I came here for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Thaddeus Woo, another senior international student, is pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He made his way to the U.S. from Penang, Malaysia, and found Grove City through a family friend, \u201cMy mom\u2019s friend introduced it to her\u2026\u201d he said, and after discovering that Grove City carried the degree that he was seeking, \u201c\u2026I switched my decision from Covenant [College] to Grove City College.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Glimpse of Life on Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n

At GCC, all students are encouraged to get involved on campus. For many international students, it\u2019s the perfect way to get to know fellow students and build valuable skills. You have the freedom to make your four years here your own and it\u2019s easy to do with so many different organizations and activities to choose from.<\/p>\n

Whether it is intramural sports, academic organizations, clubs, campus jobs, or social groups like fraternities and sororities, there is freedom to pursue your interests, or try out something new! For Thaddeus, he found a job on campus in Media Services, helping other students with their computers and technology.<\/p>\n

Philippe found ways to make friends and have an impact on campus through his housing group (the Rhos) and different clubs. \u201cI\u2019m president of the Men\u2019s Activities Board,\u201d Phillipe says, which is a campus organization working to create \u201ccommunity engaging events open to all male students\u201d (my.ggc.edu).<\/p>\n

Annika has also taken leadership roles in the organizations she has participated in at Grove City. \u201cLast year I was the president of the Physics Club,\u201d she says, \u201c\u2026my freshman year I was involved with the Women\u2019s Society of Engineers\u2026it definitely contributed to my future job search.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Advice for Future International Students<\/strong><\/p>\n

While looking at schools, especially if you are considering one outside of your home country, our fellow international students offered some valuable advice It is important to \u201c\u2026know what Grove City is before you come here,\u201d said Philippe. The technical aspects of how to apply to a particular college are important. Still, it\u2019s also important to learn about the culture of the campus, and their values, and consider if they are ones that you could see yourself being a part of!<\/p>\n

It is important to lean into the tightly-knit community of GCC especially when you are new to campus as an international student. \u201cHaving a smaller community can be nice,\u201d again, Philippe.  \u201cYou see the same people (students and teachers) so it\u2019s easier to interact with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

While there are plenty of things going on at GCC. Things are more spread out from campus when you get into town. Some of Annika’s advice, especially if you need something from the store, was to ask around if people are making a trip. You can even ask a friend to take you if they have a car!<\/p>\n

College is about more than just getting your degree. It provides a chance to create lasting memories and friends in a community that supports your every step. At Grove City College, we hope that you can join in enriching our community like Anastasia, Philippe, and Thaddeus have.<\/p>\n

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For more information about Grove City College, and to apply, visit www.gcc.edu<\/a> and click \u201cApply\u201d (information for international students is listed on the right, under \u201cHow To Apply\u201d).<\/p>\n

Are you curious about the process of finding an internship as an international student and want some tips? Take a look at the post “How to Expand Your Career Opportunities as an International Student at Grove City College” by Evenine Paultre.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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