Name: Samantha Cuevas 

Major: BA in Public Relations

Level: Senior

Home Country: Mexico  

Languages: Spanish, English, and Korean

Dream Job: PR Agency Manager or Event Planning Director

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Business Hall

Why did you choose Rowan?  

Rowan Univeristy had the Major and programs I was looking for.

What advice would you give international Students? 

Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone try new clubs, events and stay open to new experiences and connections.

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: David Salgado

Major: BA in Computing & Informatics

Level: Senior

Home Country: Mexico

Languages: Spanish and English

Dream Job: My dream job is to be a researcher contributing to physics while also being a musician. Both theoretical physics research and music are my dream jobs.

Favorite Study Spot On Campus: Business Hall

Why did you choose Rowan?

I chose Rowan because I participated in the 3+1 program at RCBC, and Rowan was the perfect fit for what I was looking for through that program.

What advice would you give international Students?  

The advice I would give is to be curious about life. Curiosity opens your mind and unlocks creative potential. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Learning and understanding through genuine curiosity will take you far and help you discover your passions and goals. Follow that path with boldness.

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.