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As an international student from Japan, moving to the United States and building a life from the ground up was challenging at first. Everything felt unfamiliar, but the people I met at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú made the transition easier and helped me feel supported from the very beginning.

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú has shaped not only my professional goals, but my identity as a leader who values service, inclusion, and intentional community-building.

The variety of clubs and activities available [at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú] kept me very engaged, and the strong psychology program we have made me fall in love with my major even more.

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú was one of my two top choices because of the great things I’ve about the programs there, and when I switched to journalism I was ecstatic to find out how diverse the journalism program is.

Coming in as a nontraditional student with learning disabilities and financial challenges, I found a home at The Beach where I grew academically, personally, and professionally.

"I was actively involved in the Veterans Club and often enjoyed studying at The Nugget, which became one of my favorite spots on campus. I'm incredibly grateful to have utilized Chapter 31 benefits to support both my bachelor's degree and now my pursuit of a Master’s in Forensic Psychology.".

With the unconditional support of my success teams, including BMAC/LIFE Project, the professors who’ve become my mentors, and my online friends-family, I’m now proud to identify as an AuDHD woman and build my career as a disability activist.

I chose MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú because of its strong business program, welcoming community, and the opportunities to gain real-world experience.

Come of my favorite moments have been catching sunsets on the beach, feeding the fish at the Japanese Garden, badminton at the gym and having my favorite meal at the dining hall.

MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú was one of the few schools where I could pursue a degree in the arts and still get that full college experience. What also helped my decision was how many clubs and organizations I knew I could participate in while attending here.

I received the president’s scholarship here and decided that the education I would get here is just as good as anywhere else, and I would be saving my family and I a lot of money. I couldn’t be happier here at MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú and I am glad I chose to come here. 

I decided to come to MD´«Ã½Èë¿Ú for the various opportunities in the marine biology field. Between all the labs and the CSU Catalina Semester opportunity, it was an easy decision.