- We’re excited to have Andres as part of the Mocs family! Wishing you the best on your journey here—let’s make it an amazing one! 💙💛
- 1️⃣ Home Country: Germany 🇩🇪, Lower Saxony, Hannover 🌍
- 2️⃣ Major at UTC: Industrial Engineering 🛠️, studying in the U.S. for just 2 weeks! 🎓
- 3️⃣ Why Study in the U.S.?: Andres wanted to experience American culture and chose UTC based on recommendations from friends. 🎉
- 4️⃣ Fun Cultural Surprise: There’s no universal phrase Americans say before eating! 🍽️
- 5️⃣ Biggest Cultural Adjustment: All the fast food! 🍔
- 6️⃣ Strangest American Food: Hashbrowns 🤔
- 7️⃣ Favorite American Musician: Linkin Park 🎸
- 8️⃣ Favorite German Musician: Cro 🎤
- 9️⃣ Best Experience at UTC: Visiting the Blue Hole 🌊
- 🔟 Advice for Future International Students: Go to all the events and grab that free swag! 🎁
- 1️⃣1️⃣ Future Plans: Pursue a Master’s degree and take a vacation after undergrad 🌴🎓
- As Andres continues his journey at UTC, he’s excited to deepen his understanding of American culture and make lasting memories along the way. From studying hard to exploring new places, he’s eager to take full advantage of his time here. 🎓
- We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him! 🌟
- #FutureMoc #GoMocs #GlobalMocs 🌎 #InternationalStudentJourney ✈️
📢 Meet Yash, an international student from Mehsana, Gujarat, India! 🇮🇳 He’s currently pursuing an MBA at UTC and just recently arrived in the U.S. for the first time. 🇺🇸
(Interviewed by Savannah Sterling, CGE student staff)
🗣️ Why study in the U.S.?
Yash wanted to grow his career in IT and knew an MBA would open more doors. His top surprise about American culture? “The organization in stores and Southern hospitality—people are so friendly!” 😄
🍴 Adjusting to American food culture has been a challenge—especially the different meal times! His favorite food is fried chicken.
🎶 Music is a big part of Yash’s life, and he’s a huge fan of Eminem and The Weeknd. He even listened to The Weeknd’s entire discography in just two days! Back home, he enjoys the legendary tunes of Kishore Kumar. 🎵
🎉 Yash has loved making new friends and attending campus parties. His advice for future international students? “Don’t be afraid to express yourself. People are here to help. Just be open, and you’ll be fine!”
📈 After graduation, Yash plans to gain professional experience, help with his family’s business, and ultimately work as a business analyst in IT.
Let’s welcome Yash and wish him the best on his journey! 🌟
Go Mocs!
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