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Hearing the stories of fellow international students can help you figure out if UNO is the best fit for you and answer your questions. International student alumni have shared their experiences at UNO and advice for future students below.

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Eftiona Lilo | Erseke, Albania

Eftiona Lilo | Erseke, Albania

Eftiona came to UNO to study Bioinformatics, an emerging field that combines computer science and biology. After completing her studies, she wants to fulfill her dream of becoming a pediatrician.

Why Eftiona Chose UNO
Yunsi Kuang

Yunsi Kuang | Heyuan, China

Yunsi’s dream was to attend a U.S. university, and she is glad she chose UNO. She loves the English language and enjoyed the friendliness of the people in Nebraska. She now has two homes — Omaha and China. 

What Yunsi Likes About UNO

Claudia Consolino | Carlentini, Italy

Claudia came to Omaha from Italy with her brother, Giovanni, to study Spanish Language Teaching at UNO. She and her brother supported each other throughout their college journey and UNO’s campus became like a second home. 

What Claudia Recommends When Searching For College in the U.S.
Manas Bharadwaj | New Dehli, India

Manas Bharadwaj | New Delhi, India

When Manas first came to Omaha, he worried the city was too small and lacked business career opportunities. He quickly learned that Omaha is the home of Warren Buffet, Berkshire Hathaway, and other Fortune 500 companies. It has ample internship and job opportunities for UNO students.

What Manas Says About Omaha and UNO
Cezara Coroianu | Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Cezara Coroianu | Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Cezara came to Nebraska to pursue her MBA when she learned about UNO’s affordable, high-quality programs. When she arrived at UNO, the student diversity in nationality, ethnicity and age expanded her world view more than she imagined. 

What Cezara Says Future International Students Should Know
Ali Alkhamis | Saudi Arabia

Ali Alkhamis | Saudi Arabia

Ali came from Saudia Arabia to UNO for the ILUNO Intensive English program. He says he felt at home right after stepping off the airplane for the first time in Omaha.

What Ali Likes About UNO
Aaron Pearce | Ontario, Canada

Aaron Pearce | Ontario, Canada

Aaron played for the UNO Mavericks Hockey team and majored in business administration. UNO had tremendous appeal to him for academic and athletic reasons, allowing him to compete athletically at a high level while working towards a degree.

What Aaron Says About UNO
Bani Medegan Fagla | Benin, West Africa

Bani Medegan Fagla | Benin, West Africa

Bani came to UNO to study pre-medicine. She was advised to major in Biotechnology, one of the fastest-growing medical fields. She is passionate about helping people and would like to fulfill this passion as a doctor. 

Why Bani Chose UNO
Thomas Rojas | Ibagué, Colombia

Thomas Rojas | Ibagué, Colombia

Thomas came to UNO from Ibagué, Colombia, to study English through ILUNO. He took a risk attending college in a country so far away from home and is very glad he chose UNO.  

What Thomas Says About UNO

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