{"id":4752,"date":"2024-10-30T15:05:20","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T19:05:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/?p=4752"},"modified":"2024-11-15T10:49:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T15:49:10","slug":"international-students-studying-abroad-in-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2024\/10\/30\/international-students-studying-abroad-in-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Studying Abroad in the United States"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Two International Students Share What It&#8217;s Like to Earn Their Master&#8217;s Degrees Abroad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Studying abroad means adjusting to both a new academic environment and a new country. With fourteen renowned graduate programs, it\u2019s no surprise students from around the world <a href=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/2023\/09\/06\/why-apply-to-emerson-for-graduate-school\/\"><strong>pursue Emerson<\/strong><\/a> to achieve their academic goals. Thirteen percent of our graduate students are international, hailing from countries like China, Columbia, and Italy. And while starting grad school can be difficult for anyone, it comes with additional complexities as an international student.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">From navigating cultural differences to more practical concerns, international students face unique challenges when transitioning to life in the United States. We wanted to gain further insight into these experiences and highlight the array of resources available to the Emerson community. I spoke with two international students across different graduate programs to discuss their challenges and successes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_5041b1-aa .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_5041b1-aa .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_5041b1-aa\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4756\" style=\"width:258px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-profile-pic-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Meet Robin Van Impe: Robin (she\/her) is originally from a small town in Belgium and is about to finish her MFA in Creative Writing on the fiction track. Robin has served as Emerson\u2019s Representative of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/graduate-studies\/graduate-student-association\">Graduate Student Association<\/a> <\/strong>(GSA) since September 2022 and is the current GSA president.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_a10166-d3 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_a10166-d3 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_a10166-d3\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Parvathy-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4757\" style=\"width:257px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Parvathy-edited.jpeg 750w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Parvathy-edited-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Parvathy-edited-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Meet Parvathy Sankunni Nair: Originally a practicing lawyer, Parvathy (she\/her) is from Chennai, a city in the south of India. Parvathy is in her first semester of Emerson\u2019s MA Publishing and Writing program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_2b9195-29 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_2b9195-29 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_2b9195-29\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Why did you choose to earn your Master\u2019s degree in the United States?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin<\/strong>: \u201cI studied abroad [during undergrad] in Virginia right before the pandemic. When I went back home, the pandemic started and I struggled to find a job in my field (journalism). I had always wanted to do something with literature and writing, and initially enrolled in Emerson\u2019s Publishing and Writing MA. I later switched my major to the Creative Writing MFA because of my desire to teach college writing, for which you need a terminal degree (MFA).\u201d Robin wanted to learn more about the craft of writing, and is happy she made the program transfer to align with her career goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cPublishing is a pretty niche field, and I wanted to be in the best place possible to pursue it. After a lot of reading and research, I realized that the U.S. has some of the top programs and opportunities in the publishing industry. Emerson, in particular, stood out to me for its hands-on approach and focus on the future of publishing. So, here I am, ready to dive in!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_df8803-86 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_df8803-86 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_df8803-86\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">How has your experience at Emerson been so far?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">Both Robin and Parvathy acknowledge that the experience has its ups and downs, as any transition does.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> \u201cBeing an international student comes with a lot of extra costs. That being said, there are some truly wonderful people at Emerson who have helped me along the way and have improved my experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy: <\/strong>\u201cIt\u2019s been great! Emerson has a really creative and welcoming atmosphere. The transition to the States has had its ups and downs, but overall, it\u2019s been an enriching experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_690215-79 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_690215-79 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_690215-79\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">What is your favorite thing about Emerson &amp; Boston?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> \u201cI adore fall in Boston. I sat in the [Boston] Common recently and cried because I might not see the leaves change here next year. My favorite thing about Emerson is the friends I made. Jessie, whom I live with, and Emma, who was one of my first friends in the city, have made my time here hard to let go of.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cMy classes here have been fantastic. I really love how immersive and interactive they are. It\u2019s been really energizing to be surrounded by people who are excited about the same things as I am.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1008\" height=\"567\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-and-Jessie-edited-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4761\" style=\"width:778px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-and-Jessie-edited-1.jpg 1008w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-and-Jessie-edited-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-and-Jessie-edited-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1008px) 100vw, 1008px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin, left, and her friend and roommate Jessie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">How did you feel about the application process at Emerson as an international student? How did the process differ from your country\u2019s school admissions?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> &#8220;Where I come from, education is mostly free and you just enroll. If you don\u2019t succeed, you just study something else. As an international student, there are visa costs, external degree evaluation costs, language test costs, and you have to pay tuition to do internships. All of that adds up.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cThe application process at Emerson was quite streamlined, but it definitely took some getting used to compared to the admission process back in India. There\u2019s a lot more emphasis on personal statements and creative portfolios, which is different from the more exam-focused approach we have in India. I also found the visa application and financial documentation requirements to be a bit daunting.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_a8b2ce-58 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_a8b2ce-58 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_a8b2ce-58\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">What was the most difficult part of transitioning to life in Boston or the United States as an international student?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy: <\/strong>\u201cFirst, getting back into the student mind space after being away from school for a while was a bit tricky for me. It took some time to adjust to the routine of classes, assignments, and deadlines again. I can\u2019t say I\u2019m fully there yet, even two months into the program, but with the classes being so hands-on and engaging, the transition has been smoother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">&#8220;As for my second challenge, well, it\u2019s not even winter yet, and I\u2019m already wrapped up in three layers and shivering, even when my friends call the weather \u2018pleasant.\u2019 So yes, I\u2019m a little apprehensive about the weather. I\u2019m a child of the tropics\u2014Chennai is coastal, and I\u2019m only used to hot, humid days year-round. So, Boston\u2019s cold is going to be a whole new experience for me, and I\u2019m definitely nervous about what the infamous winters will bring. But so far, I\u2019m managing, getting used to the layers, and enjoying the lovely fall colors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Fall-is-here-edited.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4764\" style=\"width:701px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Fall-is-here-edited.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Fall-is-here-edited-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Fall-is-here-edited-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Fall-is-here-edited-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Picture by Parvathy, capturing the first fall leaves changing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Where did you study for your undergrad? If not in the United States, how does the academic environment at Emerson differ from your schooling in your home country?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> \u201cAs a first-generation college student, I didn\u2019t realize how important it is to build a connection with your professors outside the classroom. It wasn\u2019t something I was ever taught. In Belgium, you often sit in a big auditorium where you\u2019re just a number. It\u2019s been a really good change, honestly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cI completed my undergrad in law back in India, and the academic environment here at Emerson is quite different. In India, the structure is more rigid, with a strong focus on exams and theory. At Emerson, I feel like the learning is more exploratory, with a lot of emphasis on practical applications and creativity. It\u2019s more about critical thinking and collaboration, which I really appreciate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_113c2f-6e .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_113c2f-6e .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_113c2f-6e\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Have you used any campus resources to help with your transition or answer any questions you may have had? Were they helpful?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> \u201cThe Office of International Student Affairs (<a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\"><strong>OISA<\/strong><\/a>) has been fantastic. The events they organize, and the information and guidance they provide, all of it has been invaluable. <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/career-development-center\"><strong>Emerson\u2019s Career Development Cente<\/strong>r<\/a> has also been a great help; specifically <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/tamar-gaffin-cahn\"><strong>Tamar Gaffin-Cahn<\/strong><\/a> who is amazing at what she does. She provides great help with resumes and cover letters.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cYes, I\u2019ve used a few campus resources, like the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/international-student-affairs\"><strong>Office of International Student Affairs<\/strong><\/a>, which was really helpful in navigating the visa process and all the paperwork in general. I\u2019ve also attended some orientation sessions, which were great for making connections and learning more about the campus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_7eafd9-ef .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4752_7eafd9-ef .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4752_7eafd9-ef\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">Were there any particular professors, staff, or student groups that have made a positive impact on you?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin:<\/strong> \u201cI have joined as many things as possible on campus. Grad school isn\u2019t just about classes, it\u2019s about making connections. I started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emersonbookclub\/\"><strong>Emerson College Book Club<\/strong><\/a> here with alumna Madison Muschalek, I\u2019ve become the Fiction Editor of <a href=\"https:\/\/redivider.emerson.edu\/\"><strong>Redivider<\/strong><\/a>, I regularly go to International Graduate Student Organization (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/emerson_igso\/\"><strong>IGSO<\/strong><\/a>) events, etc. These orgs helped me make friends and find my passion. Professors <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/machiko-yoshikawa\"><strong>Mako Yoshikawa<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/frederick-reiken\"><strong>Rick Reiken<\/strong><\/a> have been pivotal in my journey as a writer. They were the first to like my writing, which encouraged me to keep going. Professor <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/margot-douaihy\"><strong>Margot Douaihy<\/strong><\/a>, who I\u2019m currently doing a directed study with, has been an immense resource in helping me pursue my research interests and advising me on further steps and education. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\">&#8220;But I think most of all, <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/faculty-staff-directory\/shaylin-hogan\"><strong>Shaylin Hogan<\/strong><\/a>, Senior Program Manager from the <a href=\"https:\/\/emerson.edu\/departments\/graduate-studies\"><strong>Office of Graduate Studies<\/strong><\/a>, and my supervisor, made the biggest impact on me. She showed me what a good manager is like. She took a chance on me and gave me a job when I was about to give up and I couldn\u2019t be more grateful for all she\u2019s done for me over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Parvathy:<\/strong> \u201cEveryone I\u2019ve interacted with has been really warm and wonderful. The International Graduate Student Organization has been super proactive in making sure we\u2019re connected and supported, which has been great as I adjust to life here. The Office of International Student Affairs has also been a huge help, especially with navigating the more technical parts of being an international student, like visas and paperwork. They\u2019ve made the whole process a lot less overwhelming. Overall, the support system at Emerson has really helped me feel welcome and settled.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2316\" height=\"2316\" src=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4770\" style=\"width:487px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited.jpg 2316w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/websites.emerson.edu\/grad-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/10\/Robin-graduate-hooding-edited-2048x2048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2316px) 100vw, 2316px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin, right, with her friend Kelly, volunteering at the Graduate Hooding Ceremony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-size:25px\">What advice would you give to new international students at Emerson?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Robin: <\/strong>\u201cHave a plan A, plan B, and plan C. 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