“I” is for International

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Okay now let’s head over to where Panthers socialize the Graham Center, Binta is waiting for us there. She’s an international student studying economics in the prestigious Stephen J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. An international student from Nigeria, she’s gonna tell us more about the I in FIU. Take it away Binta.

Hi everyone, and thanks Alex. The I in FIU stands for international, and that means a real opportunity to experience a vibrant and diverse campus culture. I arrived at FIU as an international transfer student more than three years ago from Nigeria. There are more than 142 countries represented at FIU, and I was fortunate enough to meet many students from my home country Nigeria, students from Russia, China, Brazil, and so many other places. It really is a melting pot with character. When I first transferred to FIU, I was enrolled in the college of business. I knew FIU had one of the top rated business programs in the country. The college is a part of the 5% of elite business schools that are accredited by the AACSB international, the association to advance collegiate schools of business. And I graduated from FIU this year with a BA in economics. I was the vice president of the undergraduate economics club, a member of the National Business Honor Society and Tau Sigma National Honor Society. Because I transferred into FIU I wasn’t able to experience the global first-year program the school offers. However my brother was, and I immediately saw how the program helps international students transition into a life at FIU, and an American college. FIU promotes global learning by enabling students to think really and build diverse connections. Through my connections working at the office of admissions as a campus guide, I was able to acquire an internship working at a graphic design and marketing company. It’s so happens that the owner of that company was an FIU alumni, which just goes to show how interconnected our community really is. FIU maintains the reputation as one of the most diverse schools in the country. I’ve given tours to famous content creators who visited our beautiful campus all the way from Brazil. I’ve held study groups at the library with engineering students from Ukraine, art students from Japan, finance students from Italy, all seated together as one FIU. I’m so happy I got the chance to experience such an amazing college setting. It has shaped me into being a more active and well-rounded individual with a global mindset and diverse perspective on the world. Well everyone, that’s it for me, thank you so much for letting me share my story and back to you Alex.

Binta that was great, what a unique experience to share your college experience with friends from all over the world. Your graphic design and marketing internship really highlights the Panther network at work beyond campus. Cheers Binta.