International Students

I chose The College of Idaho because of its tight-knit community. I always wanted to study in a college where I could know my professors and have face-to-face interactions with my peers. I recall my first phone call with my admissions counselor. Despite the fact that I was on a Zoom call in China, he introduced me to classmates and took me around campus with his phone. It was a life-changing experience as I made the decision to enter this prominent institute.

Model UN has been both a rewarding and challenging learning experience. As a biomedical sciences major with no background in international political economy, I was initially intimidated by the idea of representing countries whose foreign policies I often knew little about. However, with the exceptional training from Dr. Dayley and the support of my peers, I was able to quickly adapt and thrive in the program. This led to several successful UN simulations, where I contributed to passing progressive resolutions.

The moment I set foot in college, I knew that I needed more than just an education; I craved a sense of belonging and community. Fortunately, The College of Idaho provided me with exactly that – a tight-knit, supportive YoteFam of faculty and students who were dedicated to helping me reach my full potential. The people here take a leap of faith in each other, lifting each other up and celebrating their differences.

I appreciate The College of Idaho for providing me with a family so far from home and a family of my own choosing, no less. I was able to experience new faces as well as some familiar ones in a safe and comfortable environment. I am challenged daily by the cadre of dedicated professors who have pushed my abilities to their furthest extent and have been paragons of pedagogy to me in my academic exploits.

What I’ve come to appreciate the most is the diverse atmosphere present at the College. Serving as the AFRO Club President, I was able to offer a safe environment that celebrated culture and inclusivity for our students while also improving my personal leadership skills. I was able to immerse myself in my studies and campus involvement, while also pursuing excellence above all.

I have been able to achieve so many goals at The College of Idaho because it is a great liberal arts college. I have been able to take courses related to my major and minors but also do classes like yoga and music that don’t necessarily relate to my major but are interests of mine. My biggest achievement is the fact that I have been able to grow as a leader in many different areas and improve my social-building skills because of CofI.