From Tunisia and China to a US liberal arts college: two international students' journeys from Pioneer Academics to Smith College

03/05/2023 36 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Uncharted, Pioneer Scholar Nermine from Tunisia (Pioneer '20, Smith '25) interviews Betty from China (Pioneer '19, Smith '24). Together, they discuss their experiences as international students at Smith, an American liberal arts college, the challenges they faced in choosing a major and courses, and how their time at Pioneer helped them find a college with a supportive community that encouraged academic exploration. Whether you're a prospective international student or simply interested in the experiences of those who have pursued higher education abroad, this episode is sure to offer valuable insights and inspiration. Tune in now to hear this captivating conversation on "Uncharted."

About Uncharted: the Pioneer Academics Alumni Podcast
Uncharted: the Pioneer alumni podcast is hosted and produced by alumni of the Pioneer Research Program, a virtual research institute for outstanding high school students. Widely respected for its high standards in selectivity and academic rigor, it is the only fully-accredited and college-credit bearing online research program. In Pioneer, students work one-on-one with university professors in advanced study and research of a topic of their interest ranging from physics to gender studies, culminating in a full-length, undergraduate-level research paper.