For most, college is a strenuous yet exciting time: students often find themselves working through adversities and toward self-discovery. This adage cannot ring more truly for international students who must navigate through life in a foreign country while juggling the hardships that come with a college education. In this episode of the Study Space Podcast, we take a trip down memory lane with Sai Sathyanantha as he recounts both difficult and pleasant moments during his time at San Jose State University as an international student.

Things mentioned in this episode:

• (13:34-20:18) Sai’s education in Malaysia and acquiring English
• (20:18-22:30) Considering universities in other foreign countries
• (22:30-35:08) Application process for U.S. universities
• (35:08-43:39) Disadvantages international students face that domestic students don’t
• (43.39-53:00) Jobs, finances, and financial aid during university
• (53:00-1:00:59) Adjusting to American culture
• (1:00:59-1:06:42) Favorite American food
• (1:06:42-1:17:39) Job/internship searching and graduate program applications as an international student
• (1:17:39-1:31:00) Benefits of going to college far from home

Your hosts: David Chuong and Julian Vu

Featured guest: Sai Sathyanantha

Music: “Please Listen Carefully” by Jahzzar is licensed under a Creative Commons License.