It starts during the plane ride. A storm of emotions begins to brew: fear, anxiety, intimidation and excitement. Thoughts fill their heads about everything they may encounter during their stay in another country.
Out of the 193 countries around the world, citizens of 81 different countries attend Kent State. Including its eight branches, 32,753 students are enrolled at Kent State. A total of 721 of these students come from other countries, not including foreign exchange students who are in the United States temporarily. Most of the international students come from China, Japan and India.
They come to the United States for a variety of reasons. Some of them want exposure to different cultures, while others want a better education. Some of them move here with family, while others are participants in a foreign exchange program. Each international student has a different story to tell.
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