International Students
Welcome to the International Students stories! These are the stories and resources written by international students, for international students. You'll find stories about co-op experiences, adjusting to a new culture and overcoming adversity. Browse through the blogs, stories, and experiences of your peers, as you may find something that can help, inspire or uplift you!
As an undergraduate student, Spencer Chen excelled with a GPA of 4.21 and received numerous merit-based scholarships and awards. She also sought diverse research and community service opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the SFU community.
Bachelor of Sciences graduand Charity Mudhikwa hit the ground running when she came to Canada in 2018 for university, dedicating her undergraduate degree helping SFU students and the community at large.
“Gosh Roop! Are you really an international student? But you do not speak with an accent. Wow, I would have never guessed that.” Through anecdotes and introspection, Roop shares a compelling narrative of the struggles of why International students face challenges due to language barriers and biases.