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International students thrive in UVU’s vibrant academic atmosphere that allows them to share their gifts and talents with classmates and faculty while carving out their own individual niche as students. Almost daily, international students are extended opportunities to discover and develop their scholarly passions through the institution’s unique emphasis on engaged learning.
然而，国际学生也面临着大多数学生没有的障碍。 Due to federal regulations, international students must pay out-of-state tuition for the duration of their enrollment at UVU; they cannot obtain residency for purposes of tuition.
凯文·德·帕兹·内格雷特是奉献、自律和专注的象征。 Raised by a single mother, Kevin had to learn about responsibility at a very young age. Being the only child, Kevin became the only support for his mother, which taught him to work hard. At fourteen years old, Kevin started his own clothing store in 墨西哥 City that led him to widen his dreams and aspirations.
Kevin, inspired by his entrepreneurial spirit, decided to enroll at UVU in search of more opportunities. 在弗吉尼亚大学，他发现了自己从未想过的技能。 UVU has helped him through its emphasis on engaged learning, real world experiences in classes, and opportunities to acquire new languages and develop leadership skills.
Because of his great dedication and involvement, Kevin has been granted a scholarship as part of the International 学生 Council and will be mentoring students at UVU. “被授予这样的奖项代表着巨大的责任。 That is why I give the best of me to everything I do,” he said.
“弗吉尼亚大学帮助我拓展了我的世界和能力。 I am really happy to be part of this great and diverse institution,” Kevin said.
As a child growing up on the streets of Lagos, 尼日利亚, Victoria dreamed of someday changing the world by helping everyone around her. While working at the grassroots level to bring healthcare to her local community, her passion for service and excellent work ethic singled her out for an opportunity to study nursing at UVU as an undergraduate.
在弗吉尼亚大学，维多利亚一直是一名出色的学生，忠于自己的梦想。 She works with the UVU Inclusion committee, the International 学生 Council, Academic Tutoring, and Science and Health departments to help other students achieve academic excellence and have a richer college experience.
Victoria owes her deepest gratitude to UVU’s inclusivity that accepts her and offers her a place to be her best. She has loved and enjoyed the community and belonging that UVU and nursing school has provided her ever since she left her home and family.
“我在弗吉尼亚大学到处都有朋友； along the hallways, in the classrooms and offices,” Victoria shared. “如果没有他们，我不可能走到这一步。 People who truly care about you and your success, that’s family right there.”
Although Henintsoa is from 马达加斯加, she grew up in Kenya, which she also calls home. 这两个国家都有丰富的动植物资源。 However, concerned about the ongoing environmental degradation, she resolved to pursue a degree that would help her to preserve the environment.
From her very first year at college, Henintsoa has been involved with undergraduate research under UVU’s Earth Sciences Department and highly appreciated how the faculty have been so encouraging and helpful towards mentoring her. She was also elected as her department’s Outstanding 学生 of the Year.
“I can confidently say that I would not have gained the skill set I have today if not for UVU,” Henintsoa said. “For instance, I have been able to attend several national conferences all over the country to present my research, which was funded by UVU’s Engaged Learning Program.
她也是国际学生会的成员。 “I am very humbled to be part of the International 学生 Council, through which not only could I help my fellow international students, but also gain valuable leadership experience.”
