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Global Perspectives: The Shattuck-St. Mary's International Student Experience

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Shattuck-St. Mary’s is immensely proud of our diverse community of talented and dedicated learners, and the way in which our global learning environment enables students to gain awareness, perspective, and understanding of different cultures and global issues. The following students share a little bit about their unique experiences as international students and the value that the SSM global community has in preparing them for life beyond the Arch.

Why did you choose to attend SSM?

DANIEL: Attending high school in Korea as an aspiring student-athlete, I found it difficult to find opportunities to speak to coaches and attend showcases for visibility due to the physical distance. This was further exacerbated by COVID-19, due to the cancellation of many of these events and the strict travel restrictions in Korea. Furthermore, my sophomore and junior seasons on the varsity team were canceled. For these reasons, and my dreams of being a collegiate athlete, my parents and I decided that it was best for me to pursue a post-grad year in the U.S. After a long period of research, I learned about SSM’s unique program, which I figured would be the perfect place to continue my passion for soccer as a student-athlete. After my call with Coach Bushey, I was even more convinced to challenge myself by joining the SSM Soccer Center of Excellence.

How are classes/education different here than in your home country?

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