![Rahul from India, a former Cleveland State Global student ambassador who earned his master's in computer science from Cleveland State University, stands in front of a stone wall and smiles for the camera.]()
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Discover how Rahul, a Cleveland State graduate from India, embraced academic challenges, social media marketing, and leadership training to make a lasting impact on Cleveland State’s international student community.
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![Suman, an international student from India at Cleveland State University, stands wearing a graduation cap after receiving his master's degree in software engineering.]()
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![Kate, a Cleveland State Global student ambassador from Vietnam, sits at a table at a university fair and holds up a Cleveland State Global brochure]()
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![Somin, an international student from South Korea at the University of South Carolina, stands next to the US and South Korean flags at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul.]()
StudentsFrom Baseball Fan in Korea to Sports Management at USC: Somin’s Story
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StudentsFrom Pakistan to Pacific: Abdullah’s Path to Academic Excellence
Learn how Abdullah balanced academics and professional opportunities at the University of the Pacific, achieving top marks in computer science and interning at a major tech company.
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