{"id":10829,"date":"2021-11-17T08:25:27","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T13:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/?p=10829"},"modified":"2021-11-17T08:25:49","modified_gmt":"2021-11-17T13:25:49","slug":"international-students-day-yeabsira-abeje-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/index.php\/2021\/11\/17\/international-students-day-yeabsira-abeje-25\/","title":{"rendered":"International Students&#8217; Day: Yeabsira Abeje \u201925"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every semester, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etown.edu\/offices\/international-students\/\">Elizabethtown College opens its doors to international students from around the world<\/a>. Studying side-by-side with their U.S. counterparts, these student ambassadors bring a new perspective and awareness to the College.<\/p>\n<p>Wednesday, Nov. 17 is recognized as International Students&#8217; Day and the perfect time to learn more about the experiences of our current international students and learn why they chose Etown to be their home away from home!<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Name<br \/>\n<\/strong>Yeabsira Abeje<\/p>\n<p><strong>Class Year<br \/>\n<\/strong>2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major<br \/>\n<\/strong>Engineering<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where are you originally from?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Ethiopia<\/p>\n<p><strong>How did you find out about Etown and why did you decide to attend here? <a href=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10842 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-197x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"185\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-197x300.jpeg 197w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-672x1024.jpeg 672w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-768x1171.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-1008x1536.jpeg 1008w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636-1080x1646.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/news.etown.edu\/files\/2021\/11\/733A3003-e1637155496636.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 185px) 100vw, 185px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I found out about Etown through my high school coach, because I wanted to play college soccer and continue to pursue a high-level education, as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has Etown helped you adjust to life as a college student in the U.S?<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Everyone here has been so friendly and welcoming, which provided a sense of family and unity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What advice would you offer to fellow international students at Etown?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t be hesitant to make friends and ask for help, because most likely everyone is in the same boat you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every semester, Elizabethtown College opens its doors to international students from around the world. Studying side-by-side with their U.S. counterparts, these student ambassadors bring a new perspective and awareness to the College. 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