Questions for International Students

1. What do you miss the most about being away from home?

2. Why did you decide to study in the United States, what was your primary motivation?

3. What are the differences between schools here and in your own country? Can everyone attend school or just a few people?

4. What was the reaction of your family and friends when you told them you were coming to the United States to study?

5. What are some of the cultural differences that you have come across in your time studying here? Which are the most noticeable?

6. Does every student in your country have the opportunity to continue on to higher education, and possibly study abroad?

7. Does the political structure have a large impact on the educatioal system in your country?

8. The United States is some what of a melting pot in regards to cultures, religon and race/nationality, is that anything like your country? How is it different/similar?

9. Do you plan to stay in the United States after school or retun to your country, why?

10. Do you feel that the education you are recieving here is better or worse then the one you would have recieved at home? How so?