Name: Karan Kumar

Major: BA in Computing & Informatics 

Level: Sophomore 

Home Country: Pakistan 

Languages: Sindhi, Urdu, and English 

Dream Job: Tech Entrepreneur 

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Business Hall and Discovery Hall are the best. 

Why did you choose Rowan?  

I chose Rowan University because it offered the perfect balance of academic opportunities, campus community, and support for international students.

What advice would you give international Students? 

My biggest advice to students, especially international students, is to be open and get involved. Coming to a new country can feel overwhelming, but joining clubs, attending campus events, and connecting with classmates helps you feel at home very quickly.

Name: "Rachel" Nguyen Kim Ngan Thai

Major: BA in Mathematics, Concentration in Mathematics Education

Level: Sophomore

Home Country: Vietnam 

Languages: English, Vietnamese 

Dream Job: Math Teacher

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Discovery Hall, Holly Point Lounge Room 

Why did you choose Rowan?

I had a friend studying here before me, and they recommended Rowan University because of all the fun activities, the big campus, the friendly community, and how supportive the professors are.

What advice would you give international Students? 

Don’t be afraid to try things outside your comfort zone. College isn’t just about classes, it’s about meeting people, learning from mistakes, and finding out who you are. Take it slow, but be brave enough to step into new spaces.

Name: Tamboli Kesha Virendrabhai 

Major: MS in Data Science

Level: Graduate Student- 1st Year 

Home Country: India

Languages: English, Hindi, Gujarati

Dream Job: Data Scientist or Data Analyst working in a global company where I can solve real-world problems using data

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Student Center

Why did you choose Rowan?

I chose Rowan University because of its strong academic programs, supportive faculty, affordable tuition, and welcoming environment for international students. Rowan also offers excellent opportunities for research, leadership, and career development.

What advice would you give international Students?

Get involved on campus early, don’t hesitate to ask for help, manage your time well, and build connections with professors and classmates. Make full use of campus resources—they are there to support your success.

Name: Manaswi Aryal

Major: BS in Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry

Level: Junior

Home Country: Nepal

Languages: English, Nepali, Hindi

Dream Job: I don’t have a dream job yet but I do hope to get a PhD someday.

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Group study rooms at the library or Discovery Hall

Why did you choose Rowan?

I chose Rowan because of a good scholarship, research opportunities for students and I would also be close to some of my family!

What advice would you give international Students?

I would say college is the best place to get yourself out of your comfort zone. Try new things, meet new people, and look for more opportunities!

Name: Dimas "Andres" Castillo Sanchez

Major: BS in Biological Sciences, Minor in Chemistry

Level: Sophomore

Home Country: Panama

Languages: Spanish and English

Dream Job: Lead Medical Device Research and Development Engineer or Tissue and Regenerative Engineer

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: The Library, 2nd Floor.

Why did you choose Rowan?

Leaving home to study in the US was a huge leap, but Rowan made it feel way less intimidating. It’s small enough that you can actually make real friends, but big enough that you never run out of things to do.

What advice would you give international Students?

Step out of your comfort zone, build real relationships on campus, and take advantage of all the opportunities Rowan gives you to shape your own future.