Anh Phuong Nguyen - Vietnam

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Management

What is the best thing about studying with Navitas at UMass Boston?

The classes are really small and students have many chances to ask questions and improve their english.

What stands out about Navitas at UMass Boston?

When I first arrived at UMB I was worried because I didn't have friends in Boston. However, the Navitas staff helped me with my homestay family and academic issues I faced.

Favourite thing about studying at MIBT/Deakin?

Making friends from all over the world

Favourite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston campus?

The Navitas staff, the beautiful waterfront view of campus, and the professors.

Swapneel Bobade - India

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Information Technology

What do you like best about UMass Boston?

Making new friends from all around the world. You also get to know more about different cultures, religions and languages. As an international student you won't feel lonely at UMass Boston as there are thousands of overseas students studying here.

Would you recommend UMass Boston to family and friends?

Yes, I would definitely suggest UMass Boston to my friends and family members. It is one of the best universities that we have in the US. Apart from good studies it also provides different activities to do on and off campus.

Where can we find you at the weekend?

Doing different activities on and off campus such as swimming, sports and going to the gym.

Young il Park - Korea


What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Marketing

What is the best thing about studying with Navitas at UMass Boston?

The experience of being at a campus with diverse cultures of people.

What stands out about Navitas at UMass Boston?

UMB is the only public university in Boston with great conditions.

Favourite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Variety of activities available for students, student services, and the views on campus.

How is studying in the United States different from your home country?

Boston is the best educational city in America and many international students come to this city for their dreams.

What do you do during the weekend?

Enjoy the variety of activities available for student services.

David Hernandez - Colombia

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Management

What is the best thing about studying with Navitas at UMass Boston?

Learning another language and what future opportunities will be available by studying in Boston.

Best thing about studying at UMass Boston?

I chose UMass Boston because it's a really good university and I think there is so much opportunity for my future.

What would you say to a friend who is thinking of coming to study with Navitas?

I thought it was going to be difficult to leave my family but the people at the university are very kind so I know it will be a good experience.

What do you like about UMass Boston campus?

It’s a really good place to stay, to study, to meet international people.

Polina Malozemova - Russia

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

International Management

What is the best thing about studying with Navitas at UMass Boston?

The US education system and the diverse community at UMass Boston.

What stands out about Navitas at UMass Boston?

My most rewarding experience this semester has been my English class because my english skills have improved significantly.

Favourite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Friendly people and all the options for food.

How is UMass Boston faculty?

Great professors.

Madeline Sadeth - Cambodia

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

I am not sure what I want to study right now, I am an undeclared major.

What stands out about Navitas at UMass Boston?

UMass Boston is the best public university in Boston for research and they have flexible start times, such as January, May or August!

Best thing about studying at UMass Boston?

Orientation was good because I got to meet all new friends in the Navitas program who are from all over the world.

What do you do during the weekend?

For my first week in Boston, I went shopping, and made snow angels in the snow! I think Boston is just so beautiful!

How is UMass Boston faculty?

The staff was also friendly and helpful when I had questions about the campus.

Yong Jun Gong - South Korea

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Business Management

Favourite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Taking classes with international students is my favourite. It helps you to speak English better and feel confident in classes even though you may be afraid to speak English.

How is UMass Boston faculty?

Navitas staff are really helpful.

What would you say to a friend who is thinking of coming to study with Navitas?

Boston is a great opportunity to study abroad. It has great environment for international students and Navitas staff will help.

What do you do during the weekend?

UMass Boston has a lot of Korean students to spend some time with and I enjoy the activities at campus center.

 

Alex Yong Kang - Hong Kong

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Liberal Arts

What will you study at UMass Boston afterwards?

English/Anthropology

Plans for the future?

Not sure

Favorite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Glad to have days off

Where can we find you at the weekend?

Milton/Harbor Point

Where can we find you online?

Email

The one thing you couldn’t live without?

Books

Best thing about Boston?

The seaside

Reski Alfiansyah - Indonesia

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Mixed English program/Management

What will you study at UMass Boston afterwards?

Business

Plans for the future?

Business owner

Favorite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

The teachers and the students

Where can we find you at the weekend?

Harbor Point, Quincy

Where can we find you online?

Facebook and Skype

The one thing you couldn’t live without?

Cell Phone

Best thing about Boston?

Energy! Read more about Reski

Murat Yildiz - Turkey

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Management

What will you study at UMass Boston afterwards?

Management

Plans for the future?

Not sure

Favorite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Two days off!

Where can we find you at the weekend?

Museum Way

Where can we find you online?

On my email

The one thing you couldn’t live without?

Mac Book

Best thing about Boston?

My house

Roni Bagdu - Turkey

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Business Management

What will you study at UMass Boston afterwards?

Business

Plans for the future?

I will take over my family business.

Favorite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Glad to have days off

Where can we find you at the weekend?

My apartment

Where can we find you online?

Facebook

The one thing you couldn’t live without?

Internet

Best thing about Boston?

Celtics

Alican Bodur - Turkey

What are you studying at UMass Boston?

Economics

What will you study at UMass Boston afterwards?

Economics

Plans for the future?

NBA Player

Favorite thing about studying at Navitas/UMass Boston?

Helpful teachers

Where can we find you at the weekend?

Downtown

Where can we find you online?

MSN and Facebook

The one thing you couldn’t live without?

Basketball

Best thing about Boston ?

Great city to live in!

 

Orientation

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