Choosing the right path. An international perspective.
Since I was a small kid, going to school in the United States has been a dream of mine. I only chose to pursue my master's degree in the United States for that reason. The opportunity to take classes from several academic disciplines before selecting a major or concentration also attracted me to the United States. I began exploring universities that offered the best opportunities for me as I reached the end of my undergraduate degree. There were so many options available, and the grad school application process was highly challenging. I learned about MTSU during my application process from my sister, who resided in Tennessee. The way she described it to me sparked my interest and convinced me to apply to MTSU at the last minute. ...International Student Ambassador: What's Next?
"...It feels like two years went by so fast, but I am grateful to be part of a supportive community like MTSU which has made it easy for me to be optimistic about my future. I believe I came to MTSU for a reason. I matter, you matter, so does our purpose. It is important that we understand our purpose so we can impact lives. There is no doubt that I will be graduating this Fall 2021 a totally different person, compared to the time I started my program. I am thankful and I remain True Blue!"International Student Ambassador: An International Perspective from Bingshi Zhang
As I am writing this, I can still relate to the “pounding inside” that I felt when I decided to come to America. I can also feel the exhaustion of traveling from city to city to prepare the paper works, the excitement of receiving my visa and offer, and the sentiment when I saw the tearful face of my mother at the airport security ga...