From Senior Ana Noguera

My name is Ana Noguera. I’m from Brazil. I’ve been a student at SHU since January of 2007… which leaves me with only four more days until my graduation. I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience at SHU. One of my favorite parts? Being involved with the ISO.

Since the Fall of 2008 I’ve had the privilege of being the work-study for the Office of Intercultural Student Services which allowed me to become even closer with the other foreign students. I’ve met some awesome people from all over the world, some of whom have become good friends of mine.

 The intercultural student community is incredibly unique in the sense that, since each member of the group is so very different from the others, there is no pressure to ‘fit in’ or conform like any other social group has, to a degree or another. We are all different – in the way we talk, dress, cook, and pray – and that’s the fun of it. The ISO members cultivate respect and wonder for each person’s culture… so when we get together, it’s always a good time 

I have had a blast playing and working with the intercultural community at SHU and I know I will miss it. Thank you, ISS & ISO, for allowing me to have such a great experience!