Carlentini, Italy
Graduate Degree in Speech Language Teaching
Claudia came to Omaha with her brother, Giovanni, to study Spanish Language Teaching at UNO. After graduating, she wants a career that combines her love for both teaching and traveling. Here's what Claudia says about UNO:
Why did you choose to come to UNO?My mother and her siblings attended UNO and recommended it to me. UNO seemed a really good place to study from the beginning, focused on academics and student development. My brother and I came here together in 2008.
What do you like about UNO?UNO is a great university with wonderful staff and faculty. People are nice and always happy to help students. The campus is like my second home and I spend a lot of time there during the school semester. UNO also provides support to students and organizes on-campus events that promote interaction and fun activities among students.
What do you like about Omaha?It’s a nice city to live in, with not much crime and lovely people. People from Omaha have a very neutral accent, which is easy to understand especially for foreigners. Omaha is also not very expensive and offers different cultural spots, such as museums, theaters, etc. What I love most about Omaha is the Old Market. I find it a very attractive place, rich in culture, arts and entertainment.
What are your favorite hobbies or pastimes?Shopping, yoga, reading (novels, language books, fashion or beauty magazines), listening to music, Zumba, hanging out with friends, babysitting.
How do you feel about coming to Omaha with your brother?I consider myself lucky to be here with my brother, as we share our experiences and help each other in everyday life. My brother and I are very close so this facilitates our experience as both students and siblings. We’re also very supportive of each other and tend to share stories about our routine and whatnot. We are both involved in some on-campus activities/organizations together, as we have some mutual interests and come from the same cultural background.
What advice would you give to other students who are looking for a university in the United States?It’s important to travel and visit different universities in order to get a clear idea of where you want to study. Don’t focus on how big or nice the campus is, but on academics/majors/programs and services offered. Ask for suggestions from your friends or people you know who study or have studied in an American university.